SOCIAL AWARENESS

I recently read the book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0 ” by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry, which was among the books in my ‘To-Read’ list this year and I really enjoyed it, deeply.

Here is a summary of what I got from it.

1. Breathe right 
2. Create an emotion vs. reason list 
3. Make your goals public 
4. Count to ten 
5. Sleep on it 
6. Talk to a skilled Self-Manager 
7. Smile and laugh more 
8. Set aside some time in your day for problem-solving 
9. Take control of your...

• EQ scores increased between 2003 and 2007
• EQ is a learned skill
• EQ scores dropped between 2007 and 2008 (recession in the US)
• EQ can also be unlearned
• Men and women relatively tie in social awareness scores
• Men have overtaken women in self-awareness ov...

1. Greet people by name 
2. Watch body language 
3. Make timing everything 
4. Develop a back-pocket question 
5. Don’t take notes at meetings 
6. Plan ahead for social gatherings 
7. Clear away the clutter 
8. Live in the moment
9. Go on a 15-min...

Definition: Building and maintaining positive relationships by effectively managing interpersonal interactions.

Relationship management involves communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork. It focuses on leveraging emotional intelligence to foster healthy and productive relationships i...

1. Quit treating your feelings as good or bad
2. Observe the ripple effect from your emotions
3. Lean into your discomfort
4. Feel your emotions physically 
5. Know who and what pushes your buttons 
6. Watch yourself like a hawk… 
7. Keep a journal about your emoti...

Definition: Understanding one’s own emotions and being aware of how these emotions can impact thoughts, decisions, and ultimately actions.

It forms the foundation of emotional intelligence, allowing individuals to recognize and comprehend their emotional responses.

Definition: Effectively managing and controlling one’s own emotions, impulses, and behaviors.

Self-management involves handling stress, remaining adaptable, and maintaining a positive outlook. It enables individuals to respond to challenging situations with composure.

Emotional intelligence (EQ), according to the authors, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions effectively, as well as the ability to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. 

The EQ concept has a set of skills and competencies that are cr...