A guide to developing or enhancing emotional intelligence
Developing Emotional Intelligence
How to develop our own emotional intelligence
Throughout this journey called life, we are all a work in progress. In order to live the most fulfilling life possible, we’re continuously learning and developing our intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is described as the ability to identify one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of others. An emotionally intelligent person can identify and manage a range of emotional signals from within as well as from other people. The five areas of EI as described by Psychologist Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. are: Self-awareness, managing emotions, self motivation, empathy and handling relationships.
Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel. ~Horace Walpole
People have two minds that work independently of each other. One that thinks and one that feels. Watch this video produced by “Big Think” to hear Daniel Goleman expand his theories of EI.
Empathy is a key predictor of Emotional Intelligence. Empathy gives one the ability to sense other people’s emotions — to see their perspective. Employers want people who are empathetic. These emotionally intelligent people make the…
