Improve Your Professional Performance With High EQ
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Have you ever worked with someone who was very self-aware?
This person considered the needs and feelings of others, took responsibility for their mistakes, was humble about their strengths, never said thoughtless things, and was aware of how their words and actions affected others.
??This person most likely had high emotional intelligence (EQ). Below we have provided some tips and videos for you to understand EQ and its importance.
Use these tips to understand and increase your EQ!
▌ 4 Areas That Increase Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) ▌
Increase self-awareness with mindfulness. Focus on the present moment – how are you feeling and why are you feeling that way? Keep a journal. Write and analyze the emotional situations you experience from day to day.
2.??? Self Regulation
Self-regulation is about staying in control. Note what triggers your emotions. Give yourself time to pause & work through your emotions before responding to anything.
3. ?? Motivation
Boost motivation with self-discipline. Celebrate the small wins. Simple wins and jobs that, when you've completed give you a sense of achievement.
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4. ?? Empathy
Think about other people's viewpoints. Imagine how they may be feeling. Use active listening skills to understand them fully when they express emotions to you.
Self-awareness is one of the most important qualities that you can have as a leader, and developing self-awareness is important in both your personal and professional life. When actions and values are aligned, you feel positive and self-confident.
Emotional intelligence?in the?workplace?is almost as important as “traditional” intelligence—and in many cases, it is more important for solving complex problems that require teamwork and the human element.
Watch these 2 videos to gain a better understanding of EQ!
Let us know what you thought about these tips and if they were helpful to you!
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Author: Sierra Fishman
Executive Staffing Director | Recruiting for : Technical Sales | Equipment and Automation | Sales Product Management & HR | Specialty Packaging and Process Equipment
2 年Great topic and something I have had to improve personally but once you can keep cool in high-stress situations and your emotional intelligence is in check you have learned a valuable skill set. Tons of books and classes on this topic!