In today's episode of the Everyday EQ podcast, I'm teaching you the final competency in emotional intelligence, relationship management. Relationship management is about using your awareness of your emotions and the emotions of others to have successful interactions. It's one of my favorite components of EQ because it's the culmination of everything you've learned from the other competencies (Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation/Internal Validation, and Empathy/Social Awareness). Basically, relationship management is where you get to flex your EQ muscle and put your skills to work. So here are 5 tips to help you do just that, and master your relationship management. 

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - A quick explainer on how the components of emotional intelligence are categorized

1:35 - If you want to learn more about the other emotional intelligence competencies, check out my previous podcast episodes on Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Internal Validation, and Empathy. 

1:48 - Relationship management is the culmination of everything you've learned about emotional intelligence 

2:50 - Relationship management is where you get to take action and put your new emotional intelligence development to use

3:24 - What is relationship management?

3:40 -  First step to managing your relationships better using emotional intelligence: Be intentional 

4:22 - Pro Tip: Share your intention with others involved in the interaction

5:13 - Number 2: Know what you want emotionally

5:18 - Pro Tip: Definitely DON'T do this

5:44 - You need to know your Top 5 Emotional Needs. Figure them out by downloading my free worksheet here: https://theceqo.com/top-5-needs

7:32 - Number 3: Get your empathy ready!

8:07 - Pro Tip: Lean in on active listening

8:48 - Another Pro Tip: Try to meet others' universal emotional needs

9:53 - Number 4: Handle your triggers BEFORE they happen

10:38 - Pro Tip: Create an EQ action plan

13:41 - It's all about maintaining a feeling of command and control for yourself

14:33 - Number 5: Do a post-interaction check-in with yourself and others

14:51 - Pro Tip: An emotionally intelligent interaction can still be successful even if it's challenging. 

17:02 - Pro Tip for the Pros: If you're using this technique in a professional environment, use surveys or assessments to solicit feedback.

17:52 - This relationship management practice may be uncomfortable at first, but stick with it.

Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to me at julia [at] theceqo [dot] com.