Why use EI in the workplace

Daniel Goleman, a prolific psychologist- laid his theory of emotional intelligence along 5 core aspects.

Here’s why every leader today needs to apply these in the workplace:

👁️‍🗨️ Self-awareness: A very crucial and vital component of Emotional Intelligence, it is the holistic recognition of one’s own identity. If a leader acknowledges his weakness and strengths, and is able to act in accordance to bring out higher levels of efficiency, it means they are self-aware of their personality.

💡 Self-management: Also known as self-regulation in emotional intelligence; It refers to how a person manages emergencies and sudden threats in the workplace, while staying true to their moral compass. Self-management is all about staying in control, and being able to innovate on what the company needs in a detached, objective manner. A true leader can manage their emotions, and express them succinctly in order to make way for the team to do their best.

👏 Motivation: A self-motivated leader can achieve his goals consistently. Material rewards and money only can drive a person in a limited time while self-motivation is a key to success and works as an energizer to achieve all objectives.

😄 Social Awareness: It is that ability to understand people, emerging their talents and capabilities, or learning to optimistically empathize with them. A good leader always knows enough about their social surroundings, and can easily navigate them to everyone’s advantage.

❣ Empathy: The tacit understanding of the feelings and driving motivations of others, is perhaps the leader’s most powerful trait. It must be harnessed and honed. When you listen to someone; show some interest and enthusiasm to your teammate and clients through your body language. It gives confidence to another person of their own worth and value, while also making you a wiser, more approachable leader.
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