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Beyond Smart: Lawyering with Emotional Intelligence
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the first comprehensive guide to understanding, using and raising emotional intelligence in the uniquecontext of law practice
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“If I wanted to talk about feelings,
I wouldn’t have gone to law school.”
Keeping Ourselves and Each Other Safe
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Elliot, the Lawyer With No Emotions
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Average Emotional Intelligence and IQ Among Lawyers
IQ
70 85 100 115 130
EI
EI data based on research of Dr. Larry Richard.
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The Hierarchy of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Management
Emotional Understanding
Emotional Empathy
Emotional Perception
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Reading Emotional Cues in the Eyes
A. Playful B. Comforting C. Irritated D. Bored
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Reading Emotional Cues in the Eyes
A. Decisive B. Amused C. Bored D. Flirtatious
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Emotions Physically Change Us
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Emotions Color Our Judgment
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Our Emotions Radiate
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Emotions Impact Our Performance
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Emotions Impact Our Health
ABA Hazelden Report
Substance AbuseAlcohol—36.4%
Clinical Depression—28%
Clinical Stress—23%
Clinical Anxiety—19%
Suicidal Thoughts—10-20%+
Suicide—2xs and rising
Conclusion: Attorney impairment is “profound and far-reaching”
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What to Do?
Be curious!Mute TV and movies
Track and name emotions
Find an EI buddy
Practice mindfulness
Use positivity