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The Leadership Collier Foundation Presents: FGCU’s SWFL Leadership Institute

The Southwest Florida Leadership Institute in partnership with the Leadership Collier Foundation, bolstered by the support of a $22.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), Is proud to present our fall with our series on “Intelligences in the Workplace.” 

Dates: October 18, November 8, December 6
Time: 8-10am
Cost: FREE
Topic: Series on Intelligence

The session lineup includes:

Session 1 (October 18th) – Cultural and Contextual Intelligences

Overview: “Cultural Intelligence is an outsider’s ability to interpret someone’s unfamiliar and ambiguous gestures the way that person’s compatriots would.” The purpose of this workshop is to introduce learners to CQ, as well as to both enhance one’s level of CQ and learn how to coach followers in managing cross-cultural teams.

Presenter – Jase Ramsey, PhD.

Session 2 (November 8^th) – Cognitive Intelligence

Overview:  Cognitive intelligence refers to the mental capacity for reasoning, problem-solving, learning, and understanding complex concepts, and in the workplace, it plays a crucial role in decision-making, analyzing situations, and effectively performing tasks that require logical thinking and knowledge application. Cognitive ability tests (sometimes called IQ tests) have long been considered the best way to predict future job performance and training potential. This session will review the evidence for this perspective and when and why the use of these tests may not be the best solution for an organization.

Presenter – Bradley Brummel, PhD.

Session 3 (December 6^th) – Emotional Intelligence

Overview: Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce learners to the value of emotional intelligence, their Emotional Quotient and provide strategies to enhance their capabilities.  

Presenter: Gretchen Gurr, M.Ed.

About Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline: A collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating education, job placement, and economic development across Southwest Florida. Supported by a $22.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, the initiative focuses on building talent pipelines, advancing workplace equity, and driving sustainable economic growth.

About SFLI: At SFLI our purpose is to strengthen the SWFL business community by cultivating forward-thinking and innovative educational programs to develop and enhance the skills of employees at all levels in our region. We partner with non-profit, for-profit, and governmental agencies from small to large to determine the knowledge and skills gaps that impact the functioning, growth, and sustainability of their workforce and create customized learning opportunities that enhance the economy of the region. www.fgcu.edu/cob/sfli

For inquiries, please contact the Director of SFLI:

Meagan Baskin, PhD | mbaskin@fgcu.edu | 239-745-3315