Emotional IntelligenceBy Arati Prasad : Emotional IntelligenceBy Arati Prasad
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? : WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? An assortment of noncognitive skills capabilities and
competencies that influence a persons ability to succeed in coping with environmental demands
and pressures.
"Emotional Intelligence is a master aptitude, a capacity that profoundly affects all other abilities, either facilitating or interfering with them."--Daniel Goleman
Importance of EQ : Importance of EQ Studies indicate that IQ attributes only 20% to success while EQ predominantly contributes to 80%
If IQ gets you hired, it is EQ that gets you promoted.
IQ can give you positional power but EQ can give you Personal Power
IQ does not increase after adolescence
EQ is largely learned and continues to develop throughout life.
Why Do We Need Emotional Intelligence? : Why Do We Need Emotional Intelligence? Research in brain-based learning suggests that emotional health is fundamental to effective learning. According to a report from the National Center for Clinical Infant Programs, the most critical element for a student's success in school is an understanding of how to learn.The key ingredients for this understanding are
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Confidence
Curiosity
Intentionality
Self-control
Relatedness
Capacity to communicate
Ability to cooperate
The Assessment of Emotional Intelligence and Competence : The Assessment of Emotional Intelligence and Competence The oldest instrument is Bar-On’s EQ-I , which has been around for over a decade. This self-report instrument originally evolved not out of an occupational context but rather a clinical one
A second instrument is the Multifactor Emotional Intelligence Scale. The MEIS is a test of ability rather than a self-report measure.
A third instrument is the Emotional Competence Inventory. The ECI is a 360 degree instrumen
Another measure that has been promoted commercially is the EQ Map. Although there is some evidence for convergent and divergent validity, the data have been reported in a rather ambiguous fashion.
One other measure deserves mention, even though it is less well-known than the others. Schutte, Meatloaf, Hall, Haggerty, Cooper, Golden, & Dornheim have developed a 33-item self-report measure based on Salovey and Mayer’s (1990) early work
INTERPRETATION OF EQ SCORES : INTERPRETATION OF EQ SCORES 285 and above Extremely High
250 to 284 High
176 to 249 Average
141 to 175 Below Average
140 and below Poor (Try some other day)
COMPONENTS OF EQ : COMPONENTS OF EQ PERSONAL COMPETENCE
Self Awareness
Self Regulation
Motivation
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
Empathy
Social Skills
Components of Emotional Intelligence : Components of Emotional Intelligence SELF AWARENESS
Emotional Awareness :Recognizing ones emotions and their effects.
Accurate Self Assessment :Knowing Ones Strengths and limits
Self Confidence:Sureness about one’s self worth and capabilities.
SELF REGULATION
Self Control :Managing disruptive emotions and impulses.
Trustworthiness :Maintaining standards of honesty and integrity
Conscientiousness :Taking responsibility for personal performance.
Adaptability :Flexibility in handling change.
Innovativeness :Being comfortable with and open to novel ideas and new informations.
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SELF MOTIVATION
Achievement Drive :Striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence.
Commitment :Aligning with the goals of the group or organization
Initiative :Readiness to act on opportunities.
Optimism :Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
Slide 9 : EMPATHY
Empathy :Sensing others feelings and perspective , and taking an active
interest in their concern.
Service Orientation :Anticipating.recognizing,and meeting customers needs.
Developing others:Sensing what others need in order to develop and
bolsetring their abilities.
Leveraging Diversity :Cultivating opportunities throuh diverse people.
Political Awareness :Reading a groups emotional current and power
relationships.
SOCIAL SKILLS
Influece :Wielding effective tactics for pursuasion.
Communication :Sending clear and convincing messeges
Leadership :Inspiring and guiding groups and people
Conflict Management :Negotiating and resolving disagreements.
Change Analyst :Initiating or managing change.
Building Bonds :Nurturing instrumental relationships.
Collaboration And Cooperation :Working with others towards shared goals.
Team Capabilities :Creating group synergy in pursuing colletive goals.
HIGH EQ LEADS TO POSITVE FEELINGS SUCH AS : HIGH EQ LEADS TO POSITVE FEELINGS SUCH AS Autonomy/Independence/Self-rule
Self-awareness
Peace
Hope
Contentment
Happiness
LOW EQ LEADS TO UNHAPPINESS : LOW EQ LEADS TO UNHAPPINESS AS SEEN IN THE FEELINGS OF:
Anger/ Fear
Disappointment
Frustration
Guilt
Failure
Emptiness
Victimisation
Bitterness
Dependence
Lethargy
Loneliness/Depression
ADVANTAGES OF HIGH EQ : ADVANTAGES OF HIGH EQ Improves Interpersonal relationships
Enhances decision-making
Helps you to take responsibility for yourself
Improves the ability to take criticism
Enhances listening power
Improves communication
Helps sustain both mental and physical health
ADVANTAGES OF HIGH EQ (Contd…) : ADVANTAGES OF HIGH EQ (Contd…) Stimulates Motivation
Reduces Stress
Improves abilities like Memory, Clarity of thinking, Creativity
EQ is a primary factor in healthy ageing permitting you to live long and well
EQ helps in raising children high on EQ and create loving families
STEPS TO IMPROVE EQ : STEPS TO IMPROVE EQ Regulate your anger and resentment.
Avoid the tendency to react immediately.
Listen from others perspective.
Avoid the tendency to be pre-judgmental.
Treat people with respect and dignity - irrespective of their position.
Avoid the tendency to be authoritative with others below your level.
Accept your mistakes without finding excuses.
Differentiate between Argument and Discussion.
Offer your view point without being offensive.
Try to overcome mindset.
Difference between Discussion and Argument : Difference between Discussion and Argument An Argument throws HEAT; a discussion throws LIGHT.
An argument stems from EGO and a CLOSED MIND; a discussion comes from an OPEN MIND.
An argument is an exchange of IGNORANCE; a Discussion is an exchange of KNOWLEDGE.
An argument is an expression of TEMPER; a discussion is an expression of LOGIC.
An argument tries to prove WHO is right; a discussion tries to prove WHAT is right.
Guidelines for Promoting Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace : Guidelines for Promoting Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace A paper chiefly constructed by Cary Cherniss and Daniel Goleman featuring 22 guidelines which represent the best current knowledge relating to the promotion of EQ in the workplace, summarised as:
Paving the way
Assess the organization's needs
Assessing the individual
Delivering assessments with care
Maximising learning choice
Encouraging participation
Linking goals and personal values
Adjusting individual expectations
Assessing readiness and motivation for EQ development