Driving business with creativity. | Brand Consultant, Agency Creative, Founder | Represented by Stewart Talent
Have you ever wondered what sets truly successful people apart? I've heard everything from 4 AM rituals to mountaintop meditation retreats, but I've got a different theory. I believe it's their emotional intelligence (EQ)—their ability to understand, connect, and empathize with others. As someone who straddles the worlds of creative inspiration and business leadership daily, I've experienced firsthand how vital EQ is in helping others see your vision, whether pitching a campaign that can change a brand or pitching a business that can change the world. Recently, I've been reflecting on how cultivating EQ has played a pivotal role in my professional and personal development, enabling me to build authentic relationships, communicate effectively, and approach conflict with empathy and tact. These soft skills, now seemingly inseparable from my sense of self, are owed almost entirely to the example my parents set and their subsequent investment in my education. Sadly, most kids don't grow up with that kind of privilege. I believe that these life-changing skills shouldn't be kept behind a border, a zip code, or a paywall. Studies show that kids who are given the opportunity to succeed, more often than not, do. Imagine a world where every student has the opportunity to develop these skills early on, regardless of their background. This is the world that Prismatic wants to build. Prismatic is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to equipping students with the invaluable EQ skills they need to succeed from the classroom to the boardroom—and beyond. Their mission is close to my heart, which is why I recently joined their Associate Board and am thrilled to support them in any way I can. Prismatic’s upcoming fundraising event, an indoor mini golf extravaganza, is more than just an event—it's a chance to invest in the future of our students and, by extension, our communities. It’s also a chance to test whether or not people with high EQ index higher on mini golf performance. Guess we’ll see. I would love to see you there, not just as attendees, but as supporters of a movement that values emotional growth and its transformative power. Your presence would mean the world to me and to the countless students who will benefit from your support. Sign up to attend Prismatic’s Big Mini Summer Fundraiser here: https://lnkd.in/gkc5WNtu Check out more about Prismatic and how we're making a difference at https://lnkd.in/gXutzJRg. #EQ #education #nonprofit #fundraiser
Founder | ex-CSO at TBWA & DDB | Brand Strategist | Start-Up Advisor
4moGreat initiative Jay Towns and as someone who has had the opportunity to work with you, your EQ is off the charts.