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Lori La Bey talks with David Sheard who has been a U.K. disruptor for 44 years in dementia care. His core beliefs are centered on the fact that Feelings Matter Most. David is now the first UK professor of Emotional Intelligence in Care.

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What is Emotional Intelligence?

Explore why Emotional Intelligence is so important in healthcare.

Explore why feelings matter.

Discuss examples of being human and vulnerable.

Acknowledge what you fear and why.

Words matter – Behavior vs Expression.

What is the fix for healthcare?

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Contact David Sheard 

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LinkedIn  @David Sheard

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