There are many myths around Emotional Intelligence (also termed Ei or Eq). Here are a few facts...
Put simply, Ei is Thinking about Feeling. More than 'soft skills', sometimes there is a hard message to give, and that's when Ei can really help. Emotional intelligence requires attitude change (in relation to both self and others), and acquisition of good habits (e.g. appraisal and reflection). Ei training has been shown to make sustainable change for success in many organisations.
There is a growing body of evidence to show the influential role of Ei in increased productivity, reduction in staff turnover, and increased wellbeing -leading to the success of organisations. The evidence suggests that more organisations with a number of people benefitting from Emotional intelligence training leads to speedier change. Why not book some of your people on the next course?
Unlike other measures more firmly based in Personaliy, Ei is something that we can all learn. It doesn't matter whether you have Low or High Eq, everyone can learn to improve.
There are some elements of Emotional intelligence which indicate that women might naturally be higher in communication and relationship buidling. However men show higher levels in other areas such as confidence and self belief. On average, the genders are about even, but of course, Ei is as individual as you are. We all have strengths and weaknesses. Ei helps you identify your strengths and compensate in those weaker areas. Having some awareness of how others see you can be a key to greater organisational success.
Emotional Intelligence training raises awareness of the way you interact with people, and how you think and feel about yourself. Eq is about being the best version of yourself, and finding success on your own terms.
Settling yourself into a balanced perspective (a critical learning point in Eq) helps see you through adversity, recover more quickly from setbacks, handle stress, and increase wellbeing.
Simple techniques are used to improve decision making, relationship management, conflict handling, and resilience. Once these become part of your natural routine, you will see the benefits both in terms of your own wellbeing, enhancement in your Emotional Intelligence, and in the relationships with people around you.
Better business relationships mean better business.
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