Cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence have both been widely examined with regard to their effect on individual workplace abilities. A critical comparison of the two concepts will be the basis of this essay. Some theorists have hypothesised that the ease with which an employee can process information and work towards solutions (our cognitive intelligence) is the key aspect in our ability to contribute to the workplace‚ particularly in more complex environments (Viswesvaran & Ones‚ 2002)
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Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to recognize emotions in one-self and others and to use this knowledge to improve self-management and relationships with others (Goleman‚ 1995). There are various definitions‚ but most authors define EI as a miscellaneous concept involving a wide range of skills and behaviors. EI skills and behaviors are within the area of self-awareness‚ self-regulation‚ motivation and social awareness. (Cherniss and Goleman 2001; Hood and Lodge 2004; Urch Druskat
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titled‚ The Emotional Intelligence of Leaders‚ written by Daniel Goleman‚ emphasizes on the emotional intelligence aspect of leadership and discusses various points regarding emotional intelligence in leaders and in people in general. There is a clear separation of raw intelligence technical expertise from that of emotional intelligence. It is explained that raw intelligence and technical expertise are the basic skills and capabilities required of a leader‚ but that emotional intelligence is the element
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organisational competency has become a crucial tool of survival (Alvesson & Sveningsson‚ 2007). As intelligence testing is regaining popularity‚ it is increasingly common to fill out personality questionnaires at job interviews. What is IQ‚ and does it define a person? What does it mean to be emotionally intelligent? How do these theories compare with each other‚ and do they provide adequate appraisal of competency? This essay presents a Cognitive Intelligence (CI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) overview
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Emotional Intelligence Cristy Gustin AIU Online Psychology SSCI 206 Geoffrey Hacker 05/18/2014 Abstract In the following paper‚ you will learn about Emotional Intelligence as well as what it means to have this sort of intelligence personally‚ socially and emotionally. The theory or belief of Emotional Intelligence has been proven by scientists that the need for it to be high is necessary for people in order to ensure success. This is better explained in the following paragraphs so that to educate
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mention‚ the two main individual intelligence tests are the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test and the Wechsler tests known as the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC) and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) for adults. The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale (SBIS-V) is used today to test assesses fluid reasoning‚ quantitative reasoning and working memory as well as the ability to compare verbal and nonverbal performance. While the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) is
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Emotional Intelligence Crystal Walker University of Phoenix Emotional Intelligence This paper will examine the importance of emotional intelligence in all aspects of life. This paper will also describe the differences between traditional cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence. Finally‚ this paper will analyze the use of emotional intelligence concepts in work life‚ home life‚ and personal life. It is important to have a balance of emotional intelligence and cognitive
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Emotional Intelligence and Leadership – What makes a good leader? According to Salovey and Mayer emotional intelligence is the ‘The ability to perceive emotion‚ integrate emotion to facilitate thought‚ understand emotions and to regulate emotions to promote personal growth’ (Salovey & Mayer et al‚ 2001‚ pg 232). Daniel Goleman‚ Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee‚ in Primal Leadership‚ describe ‘six styles of leading that have different effects on the emotions of the target followers’ (Goleman
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Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to identify‚ control and assess emotions. It is a critical tool needed for communication with union and management team members. The ability to be able to identify and control not only your own emotions with team members but also being able to assess and identify and correctly respond to others emotions is one of the key factors in labor negotiations. There are five major categories of emotional intelligence skills that people should be keenly
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Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to control social emotions in order to create a better and pleasant work environment. Goleman explains the importance of the five key skills: self-awareness‚ self-regulation‚ motivation‚ empathy and social skill. Goleman emphasizes that emotional intelligence can be learned and increased‚ in contrast to Intelligent Quotient (IQ) where those figures almost remain unchanged. I agree with the author’s concept‚ understanding the importance that EQ should not
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