Why You Should Bring Emotional Intelligence 101 to Your Workplace
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. Someone with high emotional intelligence will likely have high empathy as well.
Someone with high EQ is able to understand that their emotions impact their behaviors. They’re also able to understand that their emotions and behaviors can impact the other people around them.
Emotional intelligence is just as critical as traditional intelligence both in and out of the workplace.
Why EQ Matters in the Workplace
Why is emotional intelligence such a valued workplace skill? According to one survey of hiring managers, almost 75% of respondents suggested that they valued an employee's EQ more than their IQ.
Emotional intelligence is widely recognized as a valuable skill that helps improve communication, management, problem-solving, and relationships within the workplace. It is also a skill that researchers believe can be improved with training and practice.
People With High EQ
Make better decisions and solve problems
Keep cool under pressure
Resolve conflicts
Have greater empathy
Listen, reflect, and respond to constructive criticism
People With Low EQ
Play the role of the victim or avoid taking responsibility for errors
Have passive or aggressive communication styles
Refuse to work as a team
Are overly critical of others or dismiss others' opinions
Work on Your Motivation
Another key component of emotional intelligence is intrinsic motivation. People who have strong EQ tend to be more motivated to achieve goals for their own sake. Rather than seeking external rewards, they want to do things because they find them fulfilling and they are passionate about what they do.
Money, status, and acclaim are great, but people who are highly successful in the workplace are usually motivated by something more than that. They are passionate about what they do. They have a commitment to their work, they love taking on new challenges, and their enthusiasm can seem contagious. They don't give up in the face of obstacles and they are able to inspire others to work hard and persist in order to achieve goals.
Focus on what you love about your work. There are probably things about your job that you love and things that you hate.Try focusing on the aspects of your job that you enjoy, such as the feeling of accomplishment you get when you complete a big project, or helping your clients progress toward their own goals. Identify those components of your job and take inspiration from them.
Try to maintain a positive attitude. Notice how optimistic people in the workplace tend to inspire and motivate others. Adopting this kind of attitude can help you feel more positively about your work.
Emotional intelligence plays an important role not only in well-being but also in your success in the workplace. Fortunately, there are a number of lessons you can take from emotion psychology that will allow you to improve your EQ and foster greater emotional competencies to improve your work performance and career success.
Reference:
https://www.verywellmind.com/utilizing-emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace-4164713