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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a type of intelligence that allows a person to see and control their emotions, as well as helping them to understand the emotions of others (Lamberton & Minor, 2014). Jafri, Dem, and Choden, (2016) found that EI can be used as a predictor for workplace success and plays a part in acceptable job performance. Understanding the subcategories of EI can directly improve human relations in a business setting. There are four subcategories to EI; self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and relationship management (Lamberton & Minor, 2014). Additionally, knowledge on EI can improve personal interactions with family, friends, co-workers and others. As Registered Nurse (RN), EI plays a vital role in my career

The book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, provides an alternative approach to how a person achieves success. This book does not focus on the conventional determinant of success, such as formal education and training, experience, and intelligence level (IQ). Although all these components contribute greatly to ones achievement of success, these factors are not the only factors to be considered in whether a person will be successful or not. This book focuses on the concept that it refers to as emotional intelligence (EQ), which is one’s ability to recognize and effectively understand his/her emotions in a productive and rational manner.

Chapters one and two of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 written by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, discuss what emotional intelligence is and why it is so important. According to the authors, “Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships” (Bradberry & Greaves, 2009). As if that wasn’t enough to help you fully understand the importance of emotional intelligence, Bradberry and Greaves (2009) also found that emotional intelligence influences almost everything someone says and does (Bradberry & Greaves, 2009). Also, that EQ (emotional intelligence) is so critical to success that it

Emotional intelligence plays a very critical role in the overall quality of our personal and professional lives. In fact, many people feel that emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than one’s intelligence quotient (IQ) when it comes to attaining success in their lives and careers.

Another characteristic of Emotional intelligence (EI) consists of the abilities to be able to persist in the face of frustrations; mood and distress regulation in order to think; urge control and deferment of gratification; to empathize and to hope. Studies have shown that a person with EI show competency in different areas of their professional life like self-management and relationships, self-regulation, and motivation. Taking into consideration the slices that conforms a leader with high EI it is fair to say that these skills are not innate but teachable to those who want to be the best leader they can be. EI skills can be fortified via steady education and training.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage emotions of yourself or others. It is very useful in any situations and having a lot of it is very good but there is a dark side. That is because EQ is like a double-edged sword. For instance, a person is crying and someone comes over and helps. The person that came is able to recognize and determine what to do. Furthermore, during an interview with Dan Goleman, “Godfather of Emotional Intelligence”, there was a highschool reunion and out of the group the most successful man wasn’t the smartest but the best one that

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, use, understand, and manage own emotions and emotions of others in positive manners to alleviate stress, relate effectively, empathize with others, surmount challenges, and moderate conflict. This capacity enables us to recognize and understand (usually a non-verbal process) emotional experiences of others. EQ is learned, contrary to Intellectual ability (IQ) that is constant over the course of time. In order to permanently change behavior in ways that stand up under pressure, it is essential to learn how to subdue stress momentarily, and in relationships so as to remain emotionally conscious. This writer utilized the Bradberry and Graves (2009) emotional appraisal tool to complete an assessment of own emotional intelligence with a view to set goals and formulate action plans to improve on professional success and personal excellence.

Emotional intelligence; also referred to as EI or EQ, is defined as, “a skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings” (n.d.). The way I express myself, interact with others, demonstrate emotions and deal with stress on a consistent basis may lead to a high EQ, or low EQ, depending on my actions. I was able to take a self-assessment on the McGraw-Hill/Irwin website that provided a score for my emotional intelligence with specific areas of strengths and weaknesses included. Overall, I scored 87 out of 100 possible points, which ranks my score considerably high. Based on my results, I faired well in regards to understanding and managing my emotions in all areas of my life. Understanding emotional intelligence, and achieving a high score in similar assessments, may lead to rewarding results in many facets of life’s daily tasks and interactions. A person, who has developed a high emotional intelligence, will keep their emotions under control, strengthen relationships with those around them, and know their limitations.

Of the four categories, I scored the highest in the self-awareness category with a 91. This score shows that my ability to accurately perceive my emotions and stay aware of them as they happen strengthens my emotional intelligence. On the contrary, my self-management, social awareness, and relationship management scores were less than impressive. In order, I scored a 69, 67, and a 73 on these three sections of the test. The appraisal explains that scores between the 70-79 range can become strengths with a little improvement. Scores in the 60-69 range, however, need lots of improvement in order to strengthen ones EQ. For self-management, I agree that I sometimes struggle managing my emotional reactions. For example, making a bad grade on a test often causes me to develop anxiety. What shocked me the most was that my social awareness section received the lowest score. I always considered myself to be very good at picking up on other’s emotions, but this test showed otherwise. Thirdly, my relationship management presents with plenty of room for improvement. When I disagree with someone, I tend to immediately label that persons opinion as wrong before giving him a chance to explain his position. In conclusion, this test confirmed my need to become more aware of the emotions of those around me in order to strengthen my emotional

The snapshot results from the Queendom emotional intelligence (EQ) test indicate a score of 69 in emotional identification, perception and expression. The test consisted of 146 questions designed to assess an individual's capacity to recognize their own emotions and those of others, understand how to best motivate yourself, establish relationships and manage personal feelings as well as those of others. The results indicate I am "reasonably skilled when it comes to the core ability of identifying, perceiving and expressing emotions in yourself and others." However, there is still room for improvement. My current skill set aids me in the process of reading others, understanding how they feel, and effectively identifying my own emotions. These skills form the basis of my ability to relate to the emotions of others as well as my ability to understand myself.

Throughout me working with Wal-Mart’s assets protection, I feel as though equal pay and internals are the two biggest social issues throughout our agency or the store that I work. It is a Wal-Mart policy that we must not discuss our wages whether good or bad to other employees because everyone doesn't get paid the same amount. This issue mainly comes into place when people do the same job but get paid differently and coworker start to tell each other about there hourly wage. Many people may not see this as a social issue however it is a social issue and at least to my next issue which is internal theft. Internal Theft could be anything including: money, time on the clock, information, supplies, and/or merchandise that

“Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our emotions and those around us, therefore, this quality gives individuals a variety of skills, such as the ability to manage relationships, navigate social networks, influence and inspire others. Every individual possesses different level, but in order for individuals to become effective leaders, they will need a high level of emotional intelligence. In today’s workplace, it has become a highly important

Leaders today are presented with an ever-increasing reliance on unifying a team or organization to achieve goals and objectives. With this demand for higher-level leaders, the ability through which a leader is able to appeal to specific traits and qualities is never more important. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is one area of focus that a leader in the marketplace today must be able to appeal to and demonstrate as a core competency.

In our everyday lives, we are constantly interacting with other individuals. These interactions have an effect on our emotions. We have to learn how to identify and deal with these emotions because they have a direct effect on how we deal with issues at work. Individuals can work their way through this process by becoming aware of the importance of emotional intelligence.

* Self-management: control disruptive or harmful emotions and balance one’s moods so they do not cloud thinking