We discuss Problem Solving; our ability to understand the influence that emotions have on how we solve problems and applying that emotional information to improve the outcome. We suggest an action to start to develop our Problem-Solving skills.
Professor Andrew Sherry and Mike Perrett discuss the fourth attribute of Emotional Intelligence which is Decision-Making. This describes our emotional ability to make better choices and to get the job done and is made up of three characteristics: problem solving, reality testing and impulse control. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Decision-Making skills.
We discuss Social Responsibility; our ability to actively contributing to the welfare of others including our social networks, work colleagues and through social justice on behalf of the wider community. We suggest an action to start to develop our Social Responsibility.
We discuss Empathy; our ability to understand and appreciate the emotions and perspective of another person and responding in a way that acknowledges and respects their thoughts and feelings. We suggest an action to start to develop our Empathy.
We discuss Interpersonal Relationships; our ability to develop and maintain mutually satisfying social interactions that demonstrate mutual respect, trust and understanding. We suggest an action to start to develop our ability to build positive Interpersonal Relationships.
Professor Andrew Sherry and Mike Perrett discuss the third attribute of Emotional Intelligence which is Interpersonal. This describes our outward expression and authentic emotional engagement and is made up of three characteristics: interpersonal relationships, empathy and social responsibility. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Interpersonal skills.
We discuss Independence; our ability to be self-directed, to make choices and decisions free from emotional dependency but respecting the views of others. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Independence.
We discuss Assertiveness; how we openly and positively express our beliefs, thoughts, ideas and feelings in a way that is both socially acceptable but also acknowledges our right to do so. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Assertiveness.
We discuss Emotional expression; how we openly express our emotions and feelings both verbally and non-verbally in a way that can be understood by others. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Emotional Expression.
Professor Andrew Sherry and Mike Perrett discuss the second attribute of Emotional intelligence which is Self-Expression. This describes how we communicate our emotions outwardly to others and is made up of three characteristics: emotional expression, assertiveness and independence. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Self-Expression.
We discuss Emotional Self-Awareness; how aware we are of our emotions, our triggers and what drives our innermost thoughts and influences our actions. We suggest an action to start developing our own Emotional Self-Awareness.
We discuss Self-Actualisation; how motivated we are to develop to be the best we can be, and we suggest an action to start to develop awareness of our own Self-Actualisation.
We discuss Self-Perception; how comfortable we are ‘in our own skin’, with our strengths and weaknesses. We suggest an action to start to develop awareness our own Self-Regard.
Professor Andrew Sherry and Mike Perrett discuss the first attribute of Emotional Intelligence which is Self-Perception. This considers how we view ourselves, our personal development and the triggers which spark emotions and actions. Self-Perception is made up of three characteristics: self-regard, self-actualisation and emotional self-awareness. We suggest an action to help us to start developing our own Self-Perception.
Mike Perrett gives an overview of the five attributes of Emotional Intelligence in the EQ-i 2.0 model: (i) Self-Perception, (ii) Self-Expression, (iii) Interpersonal, (iv) Decision Making and (v) Stress Management. Taken together, these help us understand and express ourselves, appreciate others and relate to them, and cope with daily demands.
What is the essence of Emotional intelligence? Professor Andrew Sherry and Mike Perrett provide examples to illustrate the importance of Emotional Intelligence to our personal and professional lives, and an action that you can use to start developing awareness of your own Emotional Intelligence.