Episode 175: Engineering an Opportunistic and Emotionally Intelligent Workforce with Khristian Jones

There are two important concepts that make the workplace sphere go round: emotional intelligence (EQ) and giving back to the upcoming generations to ensure their success in our footsteps. But how can you lead those younger than you and embed emotional intelligence to create a safe, thriving environment? 

Khristian Jones will teach you how. As the Co-Founder of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship and an Interiors Engineer at United Airlines, she’s passionate about diversifying the aerospace industry and opening space for all people. Through the fellowship, she leads and guides students in the aerospace field to ensure they have the most stress-free, successful career pathways from entering post-secondary, to graduating, to entering the field.  

While Khristian’s perspective brings a unique STEM twist to the Your Brilliant Difference Podcast, the concepts and tips can be applied throughout many industries. Tune in to see how you can level up your leadership through EQ and mentoring younger generations. 

Here’s What We’ll Be Talking About Today: 

01:23 — Khristian’s Career Journey in STEM 

06:32 — The Patty Grace Smith Fellowship: Empowering People in Aerospace 

12:20 — Outcomes of the Fellowship and Giving Back to Youth 

17:22 — The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Aerospace 

21:40 — Challenges in the Aerospace Industry 

26:14 — The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 

31:43 — Tips for Increasing Proficiency in Emotional Intelligence 

Connect With Khristian Jones 

• Khristian Jones on LinkedIn 

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