102 | Growing in Emotional Intelligence through Curiosity and Empathy

102 | Growing in Emotional Intelligence through Curiosity and Empathy
Denver Seminary
Denver Seminary
102 | Growing in Emotional Intelligence through Curiosity and Empathy
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October 31, 2022 | Dr. Tim Koller

While IQ is the ability to understand the world around us, emotional intelligence is the ability to understand ourselves and those around us and use that information to make decisions. Listen in as Dr. Tim Koller, Denver Seminary’s associate dean of innovation and educational systems and director of the Master of Arts in Leadership program, shares about the importance of curiosity and empathy, and how to grow in emotional intelligence.

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