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3 Ways the Paris Olympians Are Showing Us How to Be Emotionally Intelligent
By Stephanie Mehta | Inc Magazine | August 5, 2024
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Even casual watchers of the Paris Olympics can appreciate the competitors’ athleticism. Those who’ve followed the stories of U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and countless other Olympians know the role that mental wellness plays in their success. What’s become increasingly apparent to the author is the way some Olympic athletes are models of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, sometimes known as an emotional quotient or EQ, is that potent mix of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills that allows people to manage their own emotions and connect with others.
Leaders need look no further than the current summer and previous Olympic Games to see how some of the world’s best athletes–especially those on teams–exhibit emotional health and well-being. Here are three examples.
High performers can be confident and empathetic. In this delightful New York Times article, table tennis players in Paris explained how common it is for casual Ping-Pong players to think they can beat the Olympians. “You’ll meet someone, and their first reaction is, ‘I bet I can beat you, let’s play,'” Lily Zhang of the U.S. team told the Times. “I don’t think you’d really say that to anyone in another sport. Rather than being insulted, the players in the article shrug off strangers’ boasts–a great example of managing one’s feelings or reactions. And Zhang was empathetic, suggesting that the prevalence of tables in suburban rec rooms and community centers may explain the wannabes’ misplaced confidence.
Fierce competitors know when to ignore the competition. While competing in the men’s gymnastics team competition, Paul Juda, Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Brody Malone could sometimes be seen in a group huddle. During an appearance on the Today show after winning bronze in the event, Malone explained what was going on. “After every event we did a huddle to remind ourselves to stay in our bubble,” he told Today. “We made it a big point to not watch any of the other teams, to just focus on what we could control, which is our gymnastics.” According to Inc. columnist and EQ expert Justin Bariso, avoiding comparisons with others is a key component of emotional intelligence.
Disappointment can be a good motivator. Former pro point guard Sue Bird, who helped the U.S. women’s team win gold medals in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016, is one of the winning players in American basketball. However, she has faced her fair share of disappointment off the court. Bird told Fast Company’s Jeff Beer that despite her superstar status, she often saw major brands shy away from partnerships with female athletes or women’s sports. Bird, eager to see change, teamed up with media veteran Jessica Robertson and fellow athletes to launch Togethxr, a media and commerce company dedicated to highlighting women’s sports. Bird and others are starting to see results.
3 key takeaways from the article
- Even casual watchers of the Paris Olympics can appreciate the competitors’ athleticism. Those who’ve followed the stories of U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and countless other Olympians know the role that mental wellness plays in their success. What’s become increasingly apparent is the way some Olympic athletes are models of emotional intelligence.
- Emotional intelligence, sometimes known as an emotional quotient or EQ, is that potent mix of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills that allow people to manage their own emotions and connect with others.
- Leaders need look no further than the current summer and previous Olympic Games to see how some of the world’s best athletes–especially those on teams–exhibit emotional health and well-being. Here are three lessons: high performers can be confident and empathetic, fierce competitors know when to ignore the competition, and disappointment can be a good motivator.
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3 Ways the Paris Olympians Are Showing Us How to Be Emotionally Intelligent
By Stephanie Mehta | Inc Magazine | August 5, 2024
Extractive Summary of the Article | Read | Listen
Even casual watchers of the Paris Olympics can appreciate the competitors’ athleticism. Those who’ve followed the stories of U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and countless other Olympians know the role that mental wellness plays in their success. What’s become increasingly apparent to the author is the way some Olympic athletes are models of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, sometimes known as an emotional quotient or EQ, is that potent mix of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills that allows people to manage their own emotions and connect with others.
Leaders need look no further than the current summer and previous Olympic Games to see how some of the world’s best athletes–especially those on teams–exhibit emotional health and well-being. Here are three examples.
High performers can be confident and empathetic. In this delightful New York Times article, table tennis players in Paris explained how common it is for casual Ping-Pong players to think they can beat the Olympians. “You’ll meet someone, and their first reaction is, ‘I bet I can beat you, let’s play,'” Lily Zhang of the U.S. team told the Times. “I don’t think you’d really say that to anyone in another sport. Rather than being insulted, the players in the article shrug off strangers’ boasts–a great example of managing one’s feelings or reactions. And Zhang was empathetic, suggesting that the prevalence of tables in suburban rec rooms and community centers may explain the wannabes’ misplaced confidence.
Fierce competitors know when to ignore the competition. While competing in the men’s gymnastics team competition, Paul Juda, Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Brody Malone could sometimes be seen in a group huddle. During an appearance on the Today show after winning bronze in the event, Malone explained what was going on. “After every event we did a huddle to remind ourselves to stay in our bubble,” he told Today. “We made it a big point to not watch any of the other teams, to just focus on what we could control, which is our gymnastics.” According to Inc. columnist and EQ expert Justin Bariso, avoiding comparisons with others is a key component of emotional intelligence.
Disappointment can be a good motivator. Former pro point guard Sue Bird, who helped the U.S. women’s team win gold medals in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016, is one of the winning players in American basketball. However, she has faced her fair share of disappointment off the court. Bird told Fast Company’s Jeff Beer that despite her superstar status, she often saw major brands shy away from partnerships with female athletes or women’s sports. Bird, eager to see change, teamed up with media veteran Jessica Robertson and fellow athletes to launch Togethxr, a media and commerce company dedicated to highlighting women’s sports. Bird and others are starting to see results.
3 key takeaways from the article
- Even casual watchers of the Paris Olympics can appreciate the competitors’ athleticism. Those who’ve followed the stories of U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and countless other Olympians know the role that mental wellness plays in their success. What’s become increasingly apparent is the way some Olympic athletes are models of emotional intelligence.
- Emotional intelligence, sometimes known as an emotional quotient or EQ, is that potent mix of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills that allow people to manage their own emotions and connect with others.
- Leaders need look no further than the current summer and previous Olympic Games to see how some of the world’s best athletes–especially those on teams–exhibit emotional health and well-being. Here are three lessons: high performers can be confident and empathetic, fierce competitors know when to ignore the competition, and disappointment can be a good motivator.
(Copyright lies with the publisher)
Topics: Leadership, Empathy, empathetic, competition
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