5 Ways to Show Emotional Intelligence

How well do you cope in a crisis?

And how comfortable are you around your co-workers' changing moods?

People who understand and work well with their own and others' emotions have high emotional intelligence (EI).

They tend to be successful as they get the best out of every situation and they're good to have around.

Emotionally intelligent people show five qualities: [1]

Self-Awareness
They are honest about their strengths and weaknesses, aware of their own feelings...

Self-Regulation
...not ruled by their feeling, able to make considered decisions...

Motivation
...up for a challenge, happy to work for long-term success...

Empathy
...aware of other people's feelings and viewpoints, slow to judge...

Social Skills
...easy to talk to, team players, and they defuse disputes.

If you think people are simply born with or without EI, the good news is that EI can be developed!


References
[1] Goleman, D. (2006). "Emotional Intelligence: Why it can Matter More Than IQ," Bantham.



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