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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE


EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:

A form of intelligence relating to the emotional side of life, such as the ability to recognize and manage one's own and others' emotions, to motivate oneself and restrain impulses, and to handle interpersonal relationships effectively.

Originated by Daniel Goldman, psychologist, denoting the cluster of traits/abilities relating to the emotional side of life
major components of emotional intelligence: knowing our own emotions, managing our own emotions, motivating ourselves,recognizing the emotions of others,and handling relationships


The Ten Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People
Copyright 1999 Steve Hein, The EQ Institute - May be copied for educational uses.

High EQ people:

1. Label their feelings, rather than labeling people or situations. "I feel impatient." vs "This is ridiculous."
"I feel hurt and bitter". vs. "You are an insensitive jerk."

"I feel afraid." vs. "You are driving like a idiot."

2. Distinguish between thoughts and feelings. Thoughts: I feel like...& I feel as if.... & I feel that
Feelings: I feel: (feeling word)

3. Take responsibility for their feelings. "I feel jealous." vs. "You are making me jealous."

4. Use their feelings to help them make decisions. "How will I feel if I do this?" "How will I feel if I don't"

5. Show respect for other people's feelings. They ask "How will you feel if I
do this?" "How will you feel if I don't."

6. Feel energized, not angry. They use what others call "anger" to help them feel energized to take productive action.

7. Validate other people's feelings. They show empathy, understanding, and acceptance of other people's feelings.

8. Practice getting a positive value from their negative emotions. They ask themselves: "How do I feel?" and "What would help me feel better?"
They ask others "How do you feel?" and "What would help you feel better?"

9. Don't advise, command, control, criticize, judge or lecture to others. They realize it doesn't feel good to be on the receiving end of such behavior, so they avoid it.

10. Avoid people who invalidate them, or don't respect their feelings. As much as possible, they choose to associate only with other people with high EQ.


EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE:

"A learned capability based on emotional intelligence that results in outstanding performance at work. Our emotional intelligence determines our potential for learning the practical skills based on the five elements : self-awareness, motivation, self-regulation, empathy, and adeptness in relationships. Our emotional competence shows how much of that potential we have translated into on-the-job capabilities." (Goldman, Working with Emotional Intelligence)

The table below lists Goldmans' 5 dimensions of emotional intelligence and the 25 emotional competencies.

The emotional intelligence capabilities are Independent (each contributes to job performance);Interdependent (each draws to some extent on certain others with strong interactions);Hierarchical (the emotional intelligence capabilities build upon one another);Necessary, but not sufficient (having an emotional intelligence doesn't guarantee the competencies will be demonstrated); Generic (different jobs make differing competence demands.

THE EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE FRAMEWORK
Personal Competence

SELF-AWARENESS Emotional Awareness:recognizing one's emotions and their effect
Accurate Self-assessment: knowing one's strengths and limits
Self-confidence: A strong sense of one's self-worth and capabilities

SELF-REGULATION Self-control: Keeping disruptive emotions and impulses in check

Trustworthiness: Maintaining standards of honesty and integrity

Conscientiousness: Taking responsibility for personal performance

Adaptability: Flexibility in handling change

Innovation: Being comfortable with novel ideas, approaches and new information

MOTIVATION Achievement drive: Striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence

Commitment: Aligning with the goals of the group or organization

Initiative: Readiness to act on opportunities

Optimism: Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks


Social Competence

EMPATHY Understanding others: sensing others' feelings and perspectives, taking an active interest in their concerns

Developing others: Sensing others development needs and bolstering their abilities

Service orientation: Anticipating, recognizing, and meeting customers' needs

Leveraging diversity: Cultivating opportunities through different kinds of people

Political Awareness: Reading a group's emotional currents and power relationships

SOCIAL SKILLS Influence: Wielding effective tactics for persuasion
Communication: Listening openly and sending convincing messages

Conflict management: Negotiating and resolving disagreements

Leadership: Inspiring and guiding individuals and groups

Change Catalyst: Initiating or managing change

Building bonds: Nurturing instrumental relationships

Collaboration and cooperation: Working with others toward shared goals

Team capabilities: creating group synergy in pursuing collective goals



The competencies:

PERSONAL COMPETENCE
SELF-AWARENESS

Emotional Awareness-- People with this competence:

Know which emotions they are feeling and why

Realize the links between their feelings and what they think and say

Recognize how their feelings affect their performance

Have a guiding awareness of their values and goals

Accurate Self-Assessment -- People with this competence:

Are aware of their strengths and weaknesses

Reflective, learning from experience

Open to candid feedback, new perspectives, continuous learning, and self-development

Able to show a sense of humour and perspective about themselves

BLIND SPOTS: Blind Ambition-need to win or be right at any cost

Unrealistic Goals- sets overly ambitious, unattainable goals for group

Relentless Striving- compulsively hardworking at expense of all else,
vulnerable to burnout

Drives Others-pushes others too hard, takes over instead of delegating

Power Hungry- seeks power for own reason rather than for company

Insatiable need for recognition- addicted to glory-takes credit for other's work and blames them for mistakes

Preoccupation with Appearance-needs to look good at all costs-craves material trappings

Need to seem perfect-enraged by or rejects criticism, can't admit mistakes


Self Confidence --People with this competence:

Present themselves with self-assurance; have "presence"

Can voice views that are unpopular and go out on a limb for what is right

Are decisive, able to make sound decisions despite uncertainties and pressures


SELF-REGULATION

Self-control --People with this competency:

Manage their impulsive feelings and distressing emotions well

Stay composed, positive and unflappable even in trying moments

Think clearly and stay focused under pressure


Trustworthiness and conscientiousness --People with this competency:

Trustworthiness--Act ethically and are above reproach

Build trust through their reliability and authenticity

Admit their own mistakes and confront unethical actions in others

Take tough, principled stands even if they are unpopular

Conscientiousness --Meet commitments and keep promises

Hold themselves accountable for meeting their objectives

Are organized and careful in their work

Innovation and Adaptability --People with this competency:

Innovation - Seek out fresh ideas from a wide variety of sources

Entertain original solutions to problems

Generate new ideas

take fresh perspectives and risks in their thinking

Adaptability - Smoothly handle multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change

Adapt thier responses and tactics to fit fluid circumstances

Are flexible in how they see events


MOTIVATION


Achievement Drive --People with this competency:

Are results-oriented, with a high drive to meet their objectives and standards

Set challenging goals and take calculated risks

Pursue information to reduce uncertainty and find ways to do things better

Learn how to improve their performance


Committment --People with this competency:

Readily make sacrifices to meet a larger organizational goal

Find a sense of purpose in the larger mission

Use the group's core values in making decisions and clarifying choices

Actively seek out opportunities to fulfill the group's mission


Initiative and Optimism --People with this competency:

Initiative: Are ready to seize opportunities

Pursue goals beyond what's required or expected of them

Cut through red tape and bend the rules when necessary to get the job done

Mobilize others through unusual, enterprising efforts

Optimism: Persist in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks

Operate from hope of success rather than fear of failure

See setbacks as due to manageable circumstance rather than personal flaw


SOCIAL COMPETENCE
EMPATHY


Understanding Others --People with this competency:

Are attentive to emotional cues and listen well

Show sensitivity and understand others' perspectives

Help out based on understanding other people's needs and feelings


Developing Others --People with this competency:

Acknowledge and reward people's strengths and accomplishments

Offer useful feedback and identify people's needs for further growth

Mentor, give timely coaching, and offer assignments that challenge and foster a person's skills


Service Orientation --People with this competency:

Understand customers/clients needs and math them to services of products

Seek ways to increase customers' satisfaction and loyalty

Gladly offer appropriate assistance

Grasp a customer's perspective, acting as a trusted advisor


Leveraging Diversity --People with this competency:

Respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds

Understand diverse worldviews and are sensitive to group differences

See diversity as opportunity, creating an environment where diverse people can thrive

Challenge bias and intolerance



Political Awareness --People with this competency:

Accurately read key power relationships

Detect crucial social networks

Understand the forces that shape views and actions of clients, customers, or competitors

Accurately read organzational and external realities



SOCIAL SKILLS


Influence --People with this competency:

Are skilled at winning people over

Fine-tune presntations to appeal to the listener

Use complex strategies like indirect influence to build consensus and support

Orchestrate dramatic events to effectively make a point



Communication --People with this competence

Are effective in give-and-take, registering emotional cues in attuning their message

Deal with difficult issues straightforwardly

Listen well, seek mutual understanding, and welcome sharing of information
fully

Foster open communication and stay receptive to bad news as well as good


Conflict Management --People with this competency:

Handle difficult people and tense situations with diplomacy and tact

Spot potential conflict, bring disagreements into the open and help to de-escalate

Encourage debate and open discussion

Orchestrate win-win solutions


Leadership --People with this competency:

Articulate and arouse enthusiasm for a shared vision and mission

Step forward to lead as needed, regardless of poeition

Guide the performance of others while holding them accountable

Lead by example


Change Catalyst --People with this competency:

Recognize the need to change and remove barriers

Challenge the status quo to acknowledge the need for change

Champion the change and enlist others in its pursuit

Model the change expected of others


Building Bonds --People with this competency:

Cultivate and maintain extensize informal networks

Seek out relationships that are mutually beneficial

Build rapport and keep others in the loop

Make and maintain personal friendships among work associates



Collaboration and Cooperation --People with this competency:

Balance a focus on task with attention to relationships

Collaborate, sharing plans, information and resources

Promote a friendly, coooperative climate

Spot and nurture opportunities for collaboration


Team Capabilities --People with this competency:

Model team qualities like respect, helpfulness, and cooperation

Draw all members into active and enthusiastic participation

Build team identity, esprit de corps, and commitment

Protect the group and its reputation, share credit

RESOURCES:

Books:
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goldman (1995), Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goldman (1998)

Online test of Emotional Intelligence visit

Daniel Goldman's Emotional Intelligence Test or

CYBERIA SHRINK- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE QUIZ

Links and resources for Emotional Intelligence see

EQI.org

The Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations



(I scored a 30 on the test, BTW. Out of a possible 100. 50 is average. I have a LOT to learn. AFOG. *grumble, groan*)

Date: 2007-02-05 03:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] macalyster.livejournal.com
use a cut please! it was long and my friends page is unhappy!

*hugs*

done

Date: 2007-02-05 03:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bramblekite.livejournal.com
sorry. I thought I'd put one in there, guess not.

ought to be fixed now.

Date: 2007-02-05 07:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] red-tanya.livejournal.com
A lot of what you're seeing in your score probably has to do with having your boundaries trampled in the past. Without those boundaries, it's hard to tell which emotions/reactions are yours to control and be responsible for. Once your boundaries are clear to you, the rest of this comes pretty naturally.

Date: 2007-02-05 08:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bramblekite.livejournal.com
Once your boundaries are clear to you,

Like I said...I have a LOT of work ahead.


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