How to Strengthen Your Interpersonal Skills: Q&A

  Communications Management   Leadership  

Maggie’s webinar on How to Strengthen Your Interpersonal Skills was so popular, she wanted to extend the conversation in this Q&A! The webinar provides you with practical suggestions for strengthening these essential skills, making you a more effective leader and project manager.

1. Is “interpersonal skill” part of leadership skills?
Yes, that could be said. All interpersonal skills are a part of leadership skills however; all leadership skills are not necessarily an interpersonal skill.

2. Are interpersonal skills a basic requirement to be an effective leader?
Yes, they should be; however, often they are not.

3. As a CEO, how can I handle an equity holder, who on purpose wants to question things--some of which are vague and sometimes contradictory? I am convinced that he is doing on purpose, to impress or show off other to equity holders.
This is really a question for how to hold an effective meeting. Is this a behavior issue or a matter of misunderstanding? Have you tried giving the information in writing? I would need more information to assist you.

4. How does emotional intelligence factor into interpersonal skills?
I am not sure I understand the question. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify, use, understand and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, …

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