Emotion is a complex experience of consciousness, bodily sensation, and behavior that reflects the personal significance of a thing, an event, or a state of affairs.
There are four emotions – happiness, sadness, fear, and anger.
Emotional intelligence (EI) or emotional quotient (EQ) is the ability to identify, assess, and control emotions.
It exhibits abilities such as:
- Identifying emotions;
- Evaluating how others feel;
- Controlling emotions;
- Using emotions to facilitate social communication;
- Relating to others.
When someone exhibits low measures of EQ, it can be behaviorally visible –
- Emotional outbursts,
- Difficulty listening to others,
- Becoming argumentative,
- Blaming others,
- Overly sensitive,
- Difficulty maintaining relationships
- Stonewalling.
EQ is a better indicator of success in the workplace and is used to identify leaders, good team players, and people who best work by themselves.
According to research, perseverance, self-control, and skill in getting along with others influences success. Individuals with strong leadership potential also tend to be more emotionally intelligent.
Workers with high EQ are better able to work in teams, adjust to change, and be flexible. As the workplace continuously evolves, making room for new technologies and innovations, these qualities may become increasingly important.
It accounts for 27 to 45 percent of job success as it enhances the following traits in you:
- Self-awareness: It helps to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Self-regulation: A person with a high EQ can maturely reveal emotions and exercise restraint when needed.
- Motivation: Emotionally intelligent people are self-motivated.
- Empathy: A person who has compassion and an understanding of human nature that allows them to connect with other people on an emotional level.
- People skills: Emotionally intelligent people can build rapport and trust quickly with others. They usually have respect for others around them.
We have conducted online and offline sessions on emotional intelligence for individuals and groups.
High EQ will get you through life.
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