Emotional Intelligence can be broken into 5 primary areas. Self Perception and Self Expression are related to your inner world of self. Interpersonal, Decision Making and Stress Management are all related to the outer world interactions with others. LEAD Advisory Group can work with you so that you can take the EQI Assessment and then they can review the results with you.
There are many ways to maximize your Emotional Intelligence, especially within the workplace:
- Assess the culture of your organization by looking for common behaviors, visible symbols, and accepted practices – emulate accordingly
- Make a list of the external and internal factors impacting your department and map out steps to capitalize on opportunities and prevent problems
- Gather feedback about your actions/behaviors from trusted colleagues and/or conduct a 360* assessment
- Whether you are the leader of a team or working on a project with others, try to remain accessible and approachable
- Develop a system of checks and balances to increase your accountability and build periodic calendar check-ins to ensure meeting deadlines
- When preparing to tell others about change, think about how the change will impact each person – encourage questions and candid discussion
- If you sense trouble brewing with an individual, take steps to bring the disagreement or grievance into the open before it turns into a conflict situation
- Model your thinking and behavior after someone who projects self-confidence, to boost your own
- Keep a journal, record your behaviors/feelings when facing stressful situations
- Tune into self-talk and reframe negative thoughts into more positive thoughts
- Pay attention to the physical reactions in your body during stressful situations
- Reduce your stress through physical exercise, meditation, and other types of relaxation
