Definition of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand
emotions, particularly one’s own emotions. “Know thyself” proclaims the
ancient Greek aphorism. There are five basic tenets of EQ, but most
of the focus of this article will be around Self-Knowledge and Self-Regulation
and how they relate to EQ inside the team. These two strengths are
the building blocks of EQ. Self-Knowledge, also called Self-Awareness, is the
competency that can heighten stronger self-confidence as well as help
determine and assess one’s values and belief systems. This competency
also helps one identify strengths as well as weaknesses.
Self-Regulation, also called Self-Management, assists us in areas of
self-control, trustworthiness, and initiative; this competency
also acts as our “impulse control button.” {Read more...}
(Judy W. Bell, PHR via HR Professionals Magazine)
