PERSONAL DIPLOMACY

To sincerely connect with others requires an understanding of all facets of personal diplomacy, which is reflected in one’s knowledge of individuals, including their culture, and their point of view. Of equal importance is the ability to clearly understand one’s own presence, behavior, and projected image (brand):

  • Personal Diplomacy is a honed skill that requires an unique temperament portraying traits which include meticulous attention to detail, analytical focus, effective negotiation, traditional knowledge, prudence, bravery, and resilience.

  • Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ) are foundational for personal diplomacy.


"Good manners have much to do with emotions.
To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them.” 

- Amy Vanderbilt


WHAT’S YOUR EQ?

Book smart is a great start, but it’s your emotional intelligence that will enable you to win the day. So, in a world full of intelligent people, what will you do to set yourself apart?

Your IQ is a benchmark of your academic achievement and your ability to reason. However, it's EQ - the emotional quotient, which determines your ability to identify, evaluate, control and express your emotional intelligence.

Utilizing your EQ facilitates your ability to think, and more importantly, to understand both yourself and others, taking a position of confidence in any situation.

CQ is essential in order to lead effectively in a diverse, global environment. Understanding and adapting to cultural differences, comparative perspectives, behavioral patterns and value systems is key when relating to, and demonstrating respect toward others.