Leadership & Development

Emotional Intelligence at Work

Develop the emotional intelligence skills that define high performers — self-awareness, empathy, active listening, rapport-building, and the ability to communicate with clarity and human connection. ✦ Part of the MyPass LMS course library — get the LMS, get access to all courses instantly

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1h 45m
Updated January 2026
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Leadership skills
1h 45m
9 sections
Course Preview — Emotional Intelligence at Work
What you'll learn
Understand the 4 pillars of emotional intelligence — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management
Distinguish empathy from sympathy and apply all 3 types in workplace situations
Read people accurately using non-verbal signals, tone, and context
Apply empathetic leadership responses to common challenges — missed deadlines, disengagement
Practice the 3 levels of listening to build deeper trust and prevent misunderstandings
Build rapport and psychological safety in teams through consistent, intentional behaviors
Use the language of empathy — phrases and habits that create openness and connection
Navigate emotional intelligence in remote, digital, and AI-augmented work environments
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Course sections
30
Lessons
1h 45m
Total duration
6
Knowledge checks
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1
The Modern Workplace Reality
5 lessons · 15 min
Course Introduction — Why EI Defines Success in 2026 3 minPreview
The Hidden Workplace Problem — Talent Without Connection 3 min
The Missing Skill — Emotional Intelligence Defined 3 min
The 4 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence 3 min
Why Empathy Is a Performance Skill, Not a Soft Skill 3 min
2
Understanding Empathy
4 lessons · 12 min
What Is Empathy? — Deep Definition 3 min
Empathy vs Sympathy — The Practical Difference 3 min
The 3 Types of Empathy — Cognitive, Emotional, Compassionate 3 min
Where Empathy Shows Up in Real Work Situations 3 min
3
Reading People
4 lessons · 12 min
Curiosity — The Starting Point of Empathy 3 min
Understanding Non-Verbal Communication 3 min
Avoiding Misinterpretation — Observe & Validate 3 min
Culture & Context Shape Emotional Expression — Knowledge Check 3 min
4
Empathy in Action
4 lessons · 12 min
Scenario — Missed Deadline: Two Leadership Responses 4 min
Why Empathy Reveals Root Causes 3 min
Scenario — Disengaged Employee: Ignore or Address? 3 min
Knowledge Check — Empathy in Action 2 min
5
Deep Listening
4 lessons · 12 min
Listening vs Hearing — The Real Difference 3 min
The 3 Levels of Listening 3 min
Skills of Great Listeners — Presence, Curiosity, Reflection 3 min
Barriers to Listening — Knowledge Check 3 min
6
Rapport & Human Connection
2 lessons · 6 min
What Is Rapport? — Trust + Comfort 3 min
Building Rapport — The Small Behaviors That Matter 3 min
7
Practical Empathy Habits
2 lessons · 6 min
Daily Empathy Habits — Pause, Ask, Listen 3 min
The Language of Empathy — Phrases That Open Doors 3 min
8
Empathy in the Digital Age
2 lessons · 6 min
Empathy in Remote & Digital Work Environments 3 min
AI vs Human Empathy — What Technology Cannot Replace 3 min
9
Summary & Conclusion
3 lessons · 9 min
Key Takeaways — Awareness, Understanding, Action 3 min
Your Personal EI Commitment 3 min
Final Assessment — Every Interaction Is an Opportunity 3 min
About this course

Emotional intelligence is not a personality trait you either have or don't have. It's a set of specific, learnable skills that dramatically improve how you communicate, lead, resolve conflict, and build relationships at work.

This course takes a deeply practical, evidence-based approach to emotional intelligence — grounded in real workplace scenarios rather than abstract theory. From the 4 pillars of EI to the 3 types of empathy, from active listening techniques to the exact phrases that create psychological safety, every concept is immediately applicable.

The 2026 edition reflects the realities of modern work — remote teams, AI-assisted workflows, reduced face-to-face interaction — and explores why human emotional intelligence becomes more valuable, not less, as technology advances.

Whether you're an individual contributor looking to build stronger working relationships, a manager who wants to lead with more impact, or an organization investing in people-first culture, this course provides the skills to create workplaces where people genuinely feel understood and valued.

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