The Harvard EdCast episode “Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Educators” discusses how understanding and managing emotions can positively impact an entire school community. The episode gives information about how to improve emotional intelligence and school culture.
The interviewees are Janet Patti and Robin Stern. They believe that emotional intelligence is the critical skill that school leaders need to thrive in their work.
For decades, Patti and Stern have coached educational leaders on how to integrate emotional intelligence into leadership practice. Research shows that a leader’s ability to regulate their own emotions can have positive effects on the entire school.
