Emotional Intelligence
with Amy Kohut
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
In-person at the Tompkins County Public Library, Borg Warner Room
$70 – pre-registration is required

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is having the awareness of and the ability to choose how to respond to different and sometimes challenging contexts. Whether you are in a leadership position or in a place to influence others, understanding your EQ will make you a better leader at work and at home.

What is the benefit of increasing your EQ? The ability to understand self – and others – in difficult situations and to respond from a place of awareness. This positively impacts interpersonal and team interactions and can provide more satisfying and productive relationships.

In the session, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of why EQ is a crucial component of leadership development and interpersonal effectiveness
• Be introduced to Bar-On EQi 2.0, an EQ model of interrelated emotional and social competency skills and behaviors
• Have an opportunity to reflect on which areas you are strongest in, and those in which you can improve upon
• Leave with a stronger sense of your personal strengths and a concrete action plan on how to increase your personal EQ
• Be prepared to engage with others from a place of awareness, resulting in more effective individual, team and family relationships