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Emotional Intelligence
The ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one's thinking and actions. -Salovey and Mayer (1990)
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The Concept of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is our ability to identify, determine, and manage our emotions as well as the emotions of others in order to manage our thoughts and actions
The Components of Emotional Intelligence
- Self-Awareness - when you can recognize your own emotions
- Self-Management - being in control of your reactions and emotions
- Social Awareness - being able to understand what is happening to the society you're in; and
- Relationship Management - when you're able to inspire people to develop and change themselves
Developing Our Emotional Intelligence
It is important that we cultivate and expand our understanding of what emotional intelligence is because it brings so many benefits into our lives: it helps achieve goals and build communication with different people at different levels.
Emotionally intelligent people are more cognitive and productive. Alongside this, it also includes an increase in one's job performance and leadership skills that may lead to success.
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Use assertive communication
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Respond instead of reacting
The emotionally intelligent person knows how to stay calm during stressful situations.
They don't make impulsive decisions and understand that in times of conflict the goal is a resolution.
Utilize active listening skills
Emotionally intelligent people make sure they understand what is being said before responding.
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