ARMA Greater Kansas City: March Educational Meeting
Date & Time: March 11, 2026. 11:30am - 1:00pm
In person location: Black & Veatch, 11401 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS (enter from 115th Street)
The Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Advantage: Use EQ to boost your professional and personal relationships Presented by John Spencer
By honing our soft skills, particularly emotional intelligence, we can significantly enhance our performance in our IG and RIM roles. These skills empower IG and RIM professionals to foster collaboration, forge connections, and engage with various stakeholders, including IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Data Privacy, HR, Security, and Business Units. EQ plays a crucial role in building trust, understanding others' perspectives, and resolving conflicts, which are essential for effective collaboration in these roles.
As IG and RIM professionals, our journey is not just about being subject matter experts in our field. It's about evolving into a trusted advisor to the organization. A high level of emotional intelligence can facilitate this transition. This skill can potentially revolutionize our professional journey, opening new horizons and opportunities for personal growth.
When we embrace EQ, we don't just feel better. We perform better.
John Spencer is a nationally recognized soft skills speaker whose relatable style and deep expertise—especially in emotional intelligence—have made him a trusted voice at ARMA chapter meetings and national conferences. With more than 30 years of experience leading teams in matrixed environments, extensive ARMA leadership service, and a career spanning organizations such as EY, Coca Cola, The Home Depot, DuPont, and now Kemper Insurance, he brings practical, credible insight into the human side of work.
This is a hybrid event. If you would like to attend virtually, please follow this link:
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Cost: Free