Emotional Intelligence Abstract: Emotional intelligence is a learned response that can be changed. Emotional intelligence is simply understanding ourselves and others‚ and acting in the best interest of ourselves and others. My test results of an Emotional Intelligence test from The Institute for Health and Human Potential made me quite emotional as I read them. The Emotional Intelligence test had questions that were to be answered on a sliding scale‚ from one side being strongly
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify‚ use‚ understand‚ and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress‚ communicate effectively‚ empathize with others‚ overcome challenges‚ and defuse conflict. Emotional intelligence impacts many different aspects of your daily life‚ such as the way you behave and the way you interact with others. If you have high emotional intelligence you are able to recognize your own emotional
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The term "emotional intelligence" debuted in several scientific articles written by John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey during the early 1990s. Emotional intelligence is defined as the compilation of four kinds of skills: perceiving and expressing emotions‚ understanding emotions‚ using emotions‚ and managing emotions. "Emotional intelligence matters twice as much as technical and analytical skills combined for star performances‚" Goleman writes. "And the higher people move up in the company‚ the more
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Emotional Intelligence PSY 301 November 5‚ 2012 Theresa Neal‚ Ph.D Emotional Intelligence The purpose of this paper is to describe the differences between traditional cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence. It will also address the use of emotional intelligence concepts in the work life‚ home life‚ and personal life. There are many possible definitions of emotional intelligence. In accordance with an article titled “Theory‚ Findings‚ and Implications” written by Mayer‚ Salovey
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roots of emotional intelligence can be traced to Charles Darwin’s work on the importance of emotional expression for survival and adaptation.[2] In the 1900s‚ even though traditional definitions of intelligence emphasized cognitive aspects such as memory and problem-solving‚ several influential researchers in the intelligence field of study had begun to recognize the importance of the non-cognitive aspects. For instance‚ as early as 1920‚ E.L. Thorndike used the term social intelligence to describe
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Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive‚ understand‚ manage‚ and use emotions. The ability to perceive emotions is defined as the ability to recognize them in other people‚ their faces‚ stories and music. The ability to understand emotions is defined as being able to predict them and how they change and blend. The ability to manage emotions is defined as knowing how to express them in varied situations. The fourth ability is to use emotions to enable adaptive or creative thinking.
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE A CLUSTER OF TRAITS O ABILITITES RELATING T EMOTOINAL SIDE OF LIFE Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as a person’s self-awareness‚ self-confidence‚ self-control‚ commitment and integrity‚ and a person’s ability to communicate‚ influence‚ initiate change and accept change (Goleman‚ 1998). EQ is quite distinct from IQ and is considered more important than IQ to live a happy and productive life. People who do not have a strong emotional intelligence have a very hard time
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PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT OCTOBER 3‚ 2014 Emotional intelligence is defined in our book as "the composite set of capabilities that enable a person to manage himself or herself and others" (Goleman‚ 1995‚ 1998) Emotional Intelligence is a very powerful tool. Emotions can enhance your thoughts‚ transform relationships and behavior. I realize now that I by using this tool it will allow me to understand myself better. Overcome my work-related challenges‚ and build healthy relationships. In the context
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What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is generally said to include 3 skills: 1. Emotional awareness‚ including the ability to identify your own emotions and those of others; 2. The ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problems solving; 3. The ability to manage emotions‚ including the ability to regulate your own emotions‚ and the ability to cheer up or
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Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify‚ assess‚ and control the emotional of itself‚ It consist of 19 competencies ‚ however today I only learn 10 of them ‚ which was Emotional Self-Awareness (Self-Awareness) Emotional Self-Control‚ Transparency‚ Adaptability‚ Optimism (Self-Management)‚ Empathy‚ Organisational Awareness(Social Awareness)‚ Inspirational Leadership ‚ Developing Others and Conflict Management (Relationship Management) (Emotional Self-Awareness) is understanding
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