The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in The Workplace

wp:paragraph "When It Comes to Success at Work, EQ Eats IQ for Breakfast" – Chris Myers , Forbes June 2018

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The birth of the term "Emotional Intelligence " (EQ) served as a missing link in the shocking finding that people with average IQs but high EQs perform better than those with higher IQs but lower EQs. People with high levels of emotional intelligence are able to foster stronger relationships, have greater career success, and have more effective leadership skills.

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According to Daniel Goleman , there are four key attributes of emotional intelligence.

/wp:heading wp:heading ## 1) Self-management

/wp:heading wp:image {"id":383} /wp:image wp:paragraph You’re able to control impulsive feelings and behaviors, manage your emotions in healthy ways, take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.

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/wp:image wp:paragraph You recognize your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behaviour. You know your strengths and weaknesses and have self-confidence.

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/wp:image wp:paragraph You have empathy. You can understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people; pick up on emotional cues ; feel comfortable socially; and recognize the power dynamics in a group or organization.

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/wp:image wp:paragraph You know how to develop and maintain good relationships, communicate clearly, inspire and influence others, work well in a team, and manage conflict.

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/wp:heading wp:paragraph From the above, you can clearly see that emotional intelligence is about managing oneself and managing others.

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Understanding yourself along with your own emotions is the first step before talking about managing others. At times, you may have uncontrollable emotions; you may feel demotivated, frustrated, or even angry when things go wrong. An anger management workshop is one of the best ways to help you be aware of the causes of your anger, understand what triggers this unhealthy emotion, the behaviour patterns that lead to anger, and identify ways to avoid or reduce those patterns. You will hone your skills of transforming your anger from a potentially destructive force to a meaningful, constructive asset while you gain a new understanding of your own and others’ feelings, which improves your relationships.

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Maintaining good relationships with people is not easy, especially when you are dealing with challenging situations and people. You will need to understand what triggers their negative behaviors and how you can influence their behavioral change. People only seem difficult because you lack the skills for an appropriate communication style, and it is imperative that you are equipped with the essential skills to handle different groups of people.

/wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Aventis offers a variety of emotional intelligence courses. To find out more details about the engaging workshops, click here:

/wp:paragraph wp:list - Emotional Intelligence – Different Strokes For Different Folks

• Master the Art & Psychology Behind Workplace Anger
• Essential EQ Tactics for Dealing with Challenging People

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