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Through candid conversations with leaders, practitioners, and thinkers, we explore leadership, communication, and safety culture in high-hazard industries. These discussions share practical insights, lessons learned, and strategies that help build trust, improve communication, and create safer, more effective teams.

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E068_How does emotional literacy make a difference to everyday safety leadership?

July 03, 2024 • Safety Collaborations • Episode 68

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In today's episode, we explore emotional literacy with our guest and friend of the Safety Collaborators, Dan Newby, an esteemed expert and advocate in the field.

Visit Dan's website, School of Emotions

Dan, the author of several insightful books and founder of the School of Emotions, shares his journey from emotional ignorance to mastery and how it transformed his life and professional practice.

Key Topics Covered:

📍 The journey of emotional awareness:
Dan recounts how understanding emotions helped him resolve personal and professional challenges.

📍 The impact of emotional literacy on safety leadership:
Discover how developing emotional literacy can create safer work environments, especially in high-hazard industries.

📍 Emotional literacy vs. emotional intelligence:
Learn the differences and how these concepts work together to enhance emotional regulation.

📍 Practical steps to enhance emotional literacy:
Dan provides actionable advice on pausing, noticing, and naming emotions to improve emotional awareness and decision-making.

Why You Should Listen:

Understanding and managing emotions are crucial skills for effective leadership and personal well-being.

This episode offers valuable insights into how emotional literacy can improve decision-making, create safer workplaces, and boost overall happiness. Dan's insights provide a valuable framework for anyone looking to develop these essential skills.

Join us for an enlightening conversation that will change the way you think about emotions and their role in your life and work. Tune in today to harness the benefits of emotional literacy!

Thanks for listening!

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This episode was produced under Safety Collaborations Limited and now continues as part of Karin Ovari Limited. While we are not currently releasing new episodes, the entire library remains active, and the topics covered are just as relevant today as when they were first recorded.

To learn more about my current work in leadership and communication, visit karinovari.com and the leadership community, The Supervisors Hub.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Karin Ovari, Nuala Gage,

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