Program Overview

How do you react under stress? Do you really know how your team views your leadership? Are there times when you are your own worst enemy and don't even realize it? As recent news cycles have shown us, the actions of team leaders, and the way those actions are perceived, have real impacts on how staff perform.

Participants in this workshop, presented in conjunction with the House Chiefs of Staff Association (HCOSA), will learn what makes up emotional intelligence (EQ) and how use it to lead a team more successfully.

Instructor Tracy Carmen-Jones will explore how the various components of EQ guide your conversation, behaviors and decisions. Using an assessment tool, each participant will discover behaviors that are likely to appear when you face challenging situations that can sabotage team dynamics and outcomes. We'll explore how the behaviors can benefit (or harm) team dynamics, as well as how to use the awareness for success.

In this interactive workshop, participants will:

• Learn what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is, and the advantages of managing it effectively;
• Identify when emotions may run wild and learn how to harness them;
• Ascertain internal pressures that can block EQ; and
• Design a personal TAKE ACTION roadmap to boost EQ (to make you a better manager).

Event Details

Monday, February 4
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2044 Rayburn HOB

To register

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Senior House staff only - lunch will be provided.

About the Presenter

Tracy Carmen-Jones is the founder of the Waterlight Group and an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University for college preparation programs for high school teens. On the coaching front, Tracy provides individual and team-based coaching to high potential leaders, seasoned professionals and C-suite individuals and teams.

More information

The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building trust and effectiveness in Congress. CMF does not employ or retain a registered lobbyist. Our programs comply with both House and Senate ethics rules and laws, allowing staff to attend. Learn more about CMF at www.CongressFoundation.org or follow us on Twitter @CongressFdn.