EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Emotional intelligence (EI) or emotional quotient (EQ) is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different feelings and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behaviour. EI is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they're telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around you. It also involves your perception of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively. People with high EI are usually successful in most things they do. Why? Because they're the ones that others want on their team
COMPONENTS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
1. Self-Awareness: People with high EI are usually very self-aware. They understand their emotions, and because of this, they don't let their feelings rule them. They're confident – because they trust their intuition and don't let their emotions get out of control. They're also willing to take an honest look at themselves. They know their strengths and weaknesses, and they work on these areas so they can perform better. Many people believe that this self-awareness is the most important part of EI.
2. Self-Mastery: This is the ability to control emotions and impulses. People who self-regulate typically don't allow themselves to become too angry or jealous, and they don't make impulsive, careless decisions. They think before they act. Characteristics of self-regulation are thoughtfulness, comfort with change, integrity, and the ability to say no.
3. Self-Motivation: People with a high degree of EI are usually motivated. They're willing to defer immediate results for long-term success. They're highly productive, love a challenge, and are very effective in whatever they do.
4. Empathy: This is perhaps the second- most important element of EI. Empathy is the ability to identify with and understand the wants, needs, and viewpoints of those around you. People with empathy are good at recognizing the feelings of others, even when those feelings may not be obvious. As a result, empathetic people are usually excellent at managing relationships, listening, and relating to others. They avoid stereotyping and judging too quickly, and they live their lives in a very open, honest way.
5. Social Skills: It's usually easy to talk to and like people with good social skills, another sign of high EI. Those with strong social skills are typically team players. Rather than focus on their own success first, they help others develop and shine. They can manage disputes, are excellent communicators, and are masters at building and maintaining relationships. As you've probably determined, EI can be a key to success in your life – especially in your career. The ability to manage people and relationships is very important in all leaders, so developing and using your EI can be a good way to show others the leader inside of you.
WHY THE NEED?
1. We are in a relationship age, people need intelligent synergistic network to build and leverage relationships- an increasingly more important competence than analytical and technical competence.
2. The mastery and control of our emotions is difficult for people all over the world.
3. Leaders need a synergistic portfolio of orchestrated intelligences to lead people- teams and organization.
“WHO” states, “The decline in the ability to control passions and emotions for the common good, rather than for self interest, has caused the destruction of peace in individuals, families, communities, countries and the whole world.”
BENEFIT OF LEARNING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
1. It is equally as important as intellectual and technical expertise for high performance.
2. It is more difficult to acquire than analytical and technical skills.
3. It is more increasingly tested in recruitment and performance appraisal at all levels in both private and public sectors.
4. It is more important in considering promotion at middle or top levels.
5. It is a fundamental quality/skill for marketability in the future.
PAINS OF EMOTIONALLY UNINTELLIGENT PEOPLE
1. They have family and work problems regularly.
2. Get passed over for promotions often.
3. Have to change job frequently.
4. Cause personal emotional disturbance.
5. Constant conflicts with colleagues and subordinates.
6. Find it difficult to lead diversities, students, and difficult people.
7. Cause trouble in communities’ social group and organization.
8. Make bad choices and destroy marriage and family.
CONCLUSION: Become intelligent emotionally and increase your chances of outstanding success in life, family, career, business and ministry.

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