Emotional Intelligence - Staff Senate
Emotional Intelligence - Staff Senate
Emotional Intelligence - Staff Senate
Emotional Intelligence
/əˈmōSH(ə)n(ə)l inˈteləjəns/
: your ability to recognize and understand
emotions in yourself and others, and your
ability to use this awareness to manage
your behavior and relationships.
• People with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs
70% of the time.
• Decades of research now point to EI as being the critical factor
that sets star performers apart from the rest of the pack.
Is it possible to make a
decision without emotion?
Reason without emotion is
neurologically impossible.
Dr. Antonio Damasio
Good News
Drs. Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Self Awareness - Introspective
Self-Awareness Strategy
• Observe the ripple effect from your emotions
• Visit your values
• Check yourself
• Know who and what pushes your buttons
• Stop and ask yourself why you do the things you do
• Seek feedback
Self-Management - Proactive
Self-Management Strategies
• Take control of your self-talk
• Count to ten
• Smile and laugh more
• Learn a valuable lesson from everyone
you encounter
Social Awareness - Introspective
Social Awareness Strategies
• Greet people by name
• Watch body language
• Live in the moment
• Practice the art of listening
• Step into their shoes
Relationship Management -
Proactive
Relationship Management Strategies
• Be open and curious
• Take feedback well
• Build trust
• Acknowledge the other person’s feelings
• Tackle a tough conversation
• Remember the little things that pack a punch
Increase your EI
Research shows that people improve their EI
most when the following conditions are present:
• They have a strong motivation to learn or change
• They practice new behaviors consistently
• They seek feedback on their own behavior
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Action Plan
1. Pick an EI skill to work on.
2. Pick 3 strategies to begin using for your chosen skill.
3. Choose an EI mentor.
4. Keep the following in mind as you apply:
– Expect success, not perfection
– Practice, practice, practice
– Be patient
5. Measure your progress
Resources
• Emotional Intelligence 2.0
– Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
• www.talentsmart.com
• https://www.talentsmart.com/blog/