Emotional Intelligence With Brittney Williams
December 31, 2019
EPISODE SUMMARY
Brittney Williams, CPA, CGFM, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., shares more about emotional intelligence and how it can make you a better leader and also improve your personal life. Brittney will speak at the ASCPA Governmental Accounting Conference on Feb. 5, 2020.
EPISODE NOTES
Brittney Williams, CPA, CGFM is a partner for the public accounting firm Heinfeld, Meech & Co. She currently manages audit services for municipalities, school districts, transportation authorities and nonprofits out of their Phoenix office. Brittney is currently serving on the AICPA Government Audit Quality Center Executive Committee and the AGA Financial Management Standards Board. Brittney has always had an interest in management and leadership and has been presenting on Emotional Intelligence and leadership skills for several years on a regional and national scale, including the National AICPA Edge Conference for young professionals. Brittney will be also be presenting this topic at the upcoming ASCPA Governmental Accounting Conference on Feb. 5. You can learn more about the conference at www.ascpa.com/gac20.
1:28 What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?
3:04 How EI Affects You Outside of Work
4:32 Why EI is Especially Important in the Accounting Profession
6:56 Elements of EI
11:12 Assessing Your EI
13:19 EI in Action
15:17 How You Can Take Small Steps to Improve EI
17:21 Resources to Learn More
Harvard Business Review’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence