\u201cTell me more.\u201d \u201cHow do you like to be communicated to?\u201d \u201cI appreciate you.\u201d \u201cWhat are your thoughts?\u201d \u201cI have a different perspective.\u201d \u201cAre you OK?\u201d \u201cI hear you.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m sorry.\u201d These plethora of random statements are not so random. These are in fact some of the most powerful phrases of emotionally intelligent leaders. A marker of high EQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Emotional Intelligence important in the workplace? Does it have some actual currency or is it a buzzword, a trend that will fade over time? Does EQ count in the \u201chow to be successful\u201d metrics? Let\u2019s get into the depths of this topic that does determine the course of one\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional intelligence (EQ)<\/a> is the ability to perceive, understand and analyze emotions, and use emotions to facilitate thinking. High EQ means you’re capable of strong social skills. EQ is important because it’s a key to success in work and relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A high EQ helps you have positive communication with others, while low EQ can quickly become a barrier in personal and professional relationships. EQ is connected to “soft skills,” like having a positive attitude, being considerate, and being super empathetic. These skills are essential indicators of potential job performance success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a high IQ will get you in the door, but it’s your EQ that will keep you there\u2013 meaning EQ is the new IQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is not a predictor of success. It\u2019s only one component of the whole success bandwagon, and it has its limits. In fact, some studies have shown that high IQ people are actually less satisfied with their lives than those who don’t score high on tests like the SAT or GRE (the Graduate Record Exams).<\/p>\n\n\n\n But EQ is different\u2014it’s an indicator of success in work and relationships. If you have high EQ but low IQ, you may find yourself struggling at work because your skills aren’t quite as strong and therefore your job performance suffers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But if your EQ is lower than your IQ then you might have trouble connecting with other people because your personality doesn’t match well enough for them to feel comfortable opening up to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might think\u2013 What matters more in such a scenario?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You would be mildly surprised to know that EQ outweighs IQ<\/a> in many such instances. Your emotional awareness counts more where it truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emotional intelligence (EQ)- the ability to perceive and express emotions, understand and analyze emotions, and use emotions to facilitate thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have high EQ in any area of your life (work or personal), you are going to do increasingly well in both. You would be identified as someone who would see a person beyond what\u2019s visible or performed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A person who understands that emotions affect one\u2019s overall work performance is a huge asset to any organization as it creates a toxic-free environment. An ecosystem wherein one is valued more than their data inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have the ability to talk openly with others, then it will be difficult for you to form strong relationships or get along well with coworkers, clients, or customers. Thinking broadly, EQ then is a crucial indicator of success in work and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Communication is the key to success<\/strong>\u2013 no matter how many times this statement gets repeated, it will always remain true. Your success\u2013 however you perceive it, would highly depend on effective communication with your co-workers and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the workplace, it’s important that employees work together as a team because they need each other if they want their organization to succeed and reach new heights. They also want their customers’ satisfaction so that they keep coming back for more business from them! EQ makes you pivot towards the underlying problems of the issues making it easier to find holistic solutions for your clients or co-workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EQ can be measured in many different ways\u2013 including surveys and interviews, but the most reliable way is through self-report questionnaires that ask you how well you deal with stress, manage conflict with others or work on projects in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be surprised by how important EQ is for your career. According to one study published in Harvard Business Review (HBR), employees who scored high on this trait were more likely to get promoted than those who scored low! Yes, EQ weighs that high on the employability score!<\/p>\n\n\n\n American author, psychologist, and science journalist Daniel Goleman popularized the concept of emotional intelligence in his New York Times best-seller, <\/em>Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ<\/em><\/strong>. In his book, he described in detail the five key areas that influence emotional intelligence\u2013 Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBenefits of High EQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Communication will always be the Key to Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Measurement of EQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Five key areas that influence emotional intelligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Emotional Intelligence Unlocks Possibilities for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n