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About Dr. Hayles
Rupert A. Hayles Jr. is President and Co-Founder of The Center for Emotional Development. He has served as Chief Operating Officer of major nonprofit organizations in New Jersey and is certified in EQ-i 2.0®, EQ 360® and TESI® assessments. He has coached executives, CEOs, and senior leaders while bringing over fifteen years of strategic management experience from organizations including Prudential Financial, Cytec Industries, and Merck Pharmaceutical.
He is also a lecturer, adjunct professor, leadership consultant, and author specializing in Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Management, Strategic Planning, and Leadership Development.
What Leaders Say
Our emotions not only impact our own lives but also the lives of those we come in contact with every day. Knowing this, it is interesting how little training and analysis we’ve been given in this area. The Emotional Intelligence Assessment was eye-opening to me because it showed me key areas that I can leverage to be a better Christ-Follower, husband, father, employee, and grad student. It also highlighted areas that need continued development in order to reach my maximum potential. The assessment provided data to support the findings and [Dr. Hayles] provided guidance on how I can both interpret the results and use this to motivate change in my life. It was critical for me to have a fellow Believer in Christ conducting this assessment as I can trust that our worldview and perspectives are aligned, I cannot stress the importance of this aspect enough.
I hope the differences I see in myself are evident to others. I don’t feel I lacked the skills, just the ability to emote them, and that is changing for the better. 12 months is a good start to this journey of change. It’s something I’ll have to continue to work on, but I want to thank you for this program and pulling out the Me we knew was there.
Knowing where you are is the first step to getting where you want to be. Emotional intelligence, leadership, followership and organizational development are all interrelated. Emotional Intelligence helped me identify personal strengths and challenges and develop a plan for growth. After going through the process I was able to [respond] strategically to situations at work, with family, and in social circles. I am more of a healthy and balanced leader than I have ever been in my life.