Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

This course is part of Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization

Instructor: Jocelyn Davis

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn what emotional intelligence is, why it is important, and how to apply emotional skills for supportive relationships and well-being at work.
Learn how you can boost emotional intelligence in your teams to enhance collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in professional settings.
Learn practical steps to develop emotional style to manage stress, motivate teams, and maintain productivity at work.
Assess and build your emotional style to better understand emotions that can lead to better decision-making during workplace challenges.

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Assessments

21 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Emotional intelligence is one of today's most valuable power skills, helping professionals communicate effectively, build stronger relationships, navigate change, and lead with confidence.

Through self-assessments, reflection, and real-world examples, you will explore your emotional strengths, develop greater self-awareness, and learn strategies for managing emotions, building empathy, and improving communication. You'll also discover how emotional intelligence supports collaboration, decision-making, conflict resolution, and resilient leadership in today's fast-changing workplace. Designed for students, professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders, this course equips you with practical skills you can apply immediately in both your work and personal life. By the end of the course, you'll have a stronger understanding of emotional intelligence and the confidence to build more meaningful relationships, work effectively with others, and stand out in an increasingly people-centered workplace.

Explore the foundations of emotions and emotional intelligence by examining what emotions are, why they matter, and how they influence thoughts and behavior

What's included

10 videos10 readings5 assignments

10 videosTotal 95 minutes

Intro to the Course - Video11 minutes
Orientation to Power Lab - Video7 minutes
Goal-Setting Mini Lesson - Video8 minutes
Action Planning Mini Lesson - Video7 minutes
1.0.1 What Are Emotions Introduction - Video4 minutes
1.1.1 What Are Emotions Part 1 - Video11 minutes
1.2.1 What Are Emotions Part 2- Video11 minutes
1.3.1 Why Do We Have Emotions: Negative Emotions - Video13 minutes
1.4.1 Why Do We Have Emotions: Positive Emotions - Video10 minutes
1.5.1 How Do Emotions Drive Actions - Video12 minutes

10 readingsTotal 29 minutes

Welcome to the Course!2 minutes
Course Syllabus3 minutes
The UMD Power Lab is An Optional Lab Paid For Separately1 minute
What are Emotions, Part 17 minutes
What are Emotions, Part 25 minutes
WIIFM Negative Emotions3 minutes
WIIFM Positive Emotions4 minutes
Who's in Charge? You or Your Emotions?2 minutes
No Knowledge Checks for this Lesson1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

5 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

1.1.3 What Are Emotions Part 1 - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
1.2.3 What Are Emotions Part 2 - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
1.3.3 Why Do We Have Emotions: Negative Emotions - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
1.4.3 Why Do We Have Emotions: Positive Emotions - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
Week 1 Quiz15 minutes

Explore the core concepts of emotional intelligence and how it shapes the way you recognize, understand, and respond to emotions. Learn to identify emotions in yourself and others, and develop greater awareness of your real-time emotional responses.

What's included

6 videos8 readings4 assignments

6 videosTotal 49 minutes

2.0.1 What is EI Introduction -Video2 minutes
2.1.1 Exploring the Model - Video10 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation7 minutes
2.2.1 Your Emotions in Real-time - Video13 minutes
2.3.1 Your Real-time Responses to Your Emotions - Video8 minutes
2.4.1 What Are They Feeling? - Video9 minutes

8 readingsTotal 21 minutes

Lesson Summary1 minute
2.1.2 Exploring the Model - Lesson Summary5 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
2.2.2 Your Emotions in Real-time - Lesson Summary7 minutes
Lesson Summary3 minutes
Lesson Summary2 minutes
No Knowledge Checks for this Lesson1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

2.1.2 Exploring the Model - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
2.2.3 Your Emotions in Real-time - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
2.3.3 Your Real-time Responses to Your Emotions - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
Week 2 Quiz15 minutes

Explore techniques for recognizing emotions, responding effectively, and understanding the emotions of others.

What's included

6 videos6 readings5 assignments

6 videosTotal 76 minutes

3.0.1 Intro To Building EI - Video4 minutes
3.1.1 Guide to Building Your EI - Video15 minutes
3.2.1 Growing Emotional Self-Awareness - Video19 minutes
3.3.1 Fine-tuning Emotional Responses - Video14 minutes
3.4.1 Becoming an Astute Observer - Video13 minutes
3.5.1 Becoming an Astute Responder - Video11 minutes

6 readingsTotal 24 minutes

Introduction to Building Emotional Intelligence1 minute
Guide to Building Your Emotional Intelligence7 minutes
Growing Emotional Self-Awareness8 minutes
Becoming an Astute Observer3 minutes
3.5.2 Becoming an Astute Responder - Lesson Summary4 minutes
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

5 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

3.1.3 Guide to Building Your EI - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
3.2.3 Growing Emotional Self-Awareness - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
3.4.3 Becoming an Astute Observer - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
3.5.3 Becoming an Astute Responder - Knowledge Checks5 minutes
Week 3 Quiz15 minutes

Learn how self-awareness, resilience, attention, outlook, and social intuition contribute to stronger emotional intelligence and more effective relationships.