296: The Greatest Superpower for Early Childhood Directors: Emotional Intelligence

Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," hosts Carrie and Kate explore the vital role of emotional intelligence (EQ) for early childhood education directors. They discuss how EQ helps leaders build trust, manage staff and parent relationships, and model emotional regulation for both adults and children. The conversation covers the benefits and potential pitfalls of high EQ, practical strategies for staff training, and tips for handling difficult conversations. The hosts also share resources for ongoing professional development and encourage directors to find a healthy balance between empathy and self-care in their leadership roles.Thanks for Listening 🎧 Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Directing Your Childcare Center" 📖 Join our Facebook Group for Childcare professionals! Join our Podcast Newsletter! Want to be a guest on our podcast? Go to our website to learn more. Are you looking for director training in Texas? Check out our Texas Director Website for our training and additional resources!

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