A person's IQ has always been a used as a measure of a person potential to acheive success in the workplace. However Daniel Goleman argues that emotional intelligence is more important in becoming a leader and a success in the workplace. Emotional intelligence stresses factors like self-awareness, motivation, empathy, emotional mastery, and social effectiveness. If you are want to understand what Emotional Intelligence is a bit more try finding out your own EIQ here.
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Dr. Goleman stressed six distinguishing abilities that are tell tale signs of an emotionally intelligent person in the workplace.
#1 - A Singular Drive to Acheive
#6 - Self-Confidence
A person displaying these traits is an extremely emotionally intelligent person and according to Dr. Goleman will be a success as a leader in the workplace. In the battle of IQ vs. Emotional Intelligence Dr. Goleman shows that IQ is a qualifying basis that can get you into "the game." However without emotional intelligence you will not be able to go very far. A leader must posses the skills to understand his or her own emotions and the emotions of those around them.
A crucial part of managing your emotions is managing your "fight or flight" response. When confronted with a problem or stress at work your amygdala will activate and in some cases even "Hijack" your body. Chemicals readying your body to react against a physical stress will only increase your stress at work and can cause you to react inappropriately in the workplace.
Watch this video to further understand the amygdala hijack and its affect today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShAeGDqT0xU
#1 - A Singular Drive to Acheive
- displaying high internal standard and sets challenging goals
- hold their own in a debate, or influence and audience
- Able to identify underlying problems
- Can draw logical conclusions
#6 - Self-Confidence
A person displaying these traits is an extremely emotionally intelligent person and according to Dr. Goleman will be a success as a leader in the workplace. In the battle of IQ vs. Emotional Intelligence Dr. Goleman shows that IQ is a qualifying basis that can get you into "the game." However without emotional intelligence you will not be able to go very far. A leader must posses the skills to understand his or her own emotions and the emotions of those around them.
A crucial part of managing your emotions is managing your "fight or flight" response. When confronted with a problem or stress at work your amygdala will activate and in some cases even "Hijack" your body. Chemicals readying your body to react against a physical stress will only increase your stress at work and can cause you to react inappropriately in the workplace.
Watch this video to further understand the amygdala hijack and its affect today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShAeGDqT0xU
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