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Self-Reg & E-I QUOTIENT

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▶︎ “50 tips for improving your emotional intelligence”
◀︎ “The Rise of Emotional Intelligence: Why EQ is Essential for Modern Leadership”

EQ  = Emotional Intelligence QUOTIENT

High EQ Leaders, Communicators, Healers = THEY :
♦️ Self-regulate
Their EQ skills benefit them in both business & social situations, allowing them to stay calm, keep a clear head & focus on the issues at hand. They rarely get overly emotional – without temper tantrums or hysterical outbursts, & don’t make impulsive, careless decisions. They can manage delaying gratification, accepting that waiting for what they want may bring better results.

♦️ Want to be a good, moral person
“Moral identity,” is an aspect of EQ, wanting to see oneself as ethical & caring. They work at building up this aspect of themself (regardless of how they’ve acted in past moral situations)

♦️ Love changes
They are emotionally flexible & constantly adapting, since they know that fear of change is paralyzing, a major threat to happiness & success. They look for positive changes lurking just around the corner, & form a plan of action when those do show up.

THEY ARE :
♦️ Curious 
A deep sense of wonder & curiosity makes them delightful to be around. They don’t judge, but explore possibilities with an open mind, asking questions & are available to new solutions.

♦️ Empathic
They’re able to understand other people’s points of view, even without a lot of firsthand experience to draw from. Those who can  feel empathy for their co-workers can respond in more constructive ways, even anticipating teammates’, subordinates’, or manager’s needs.

♦️ Focused on Positives
While not ignoring the bad news, they consciously decided to not waste time & energy on problems. Rather, they find what’s positive in a situation & look for solutions, focusing on what’s possible, & what’s in their control.

♦️ a Great Leader
Most successful leaders have a high E-I coefficient. They like to lead by example, aware that it’s not enough to delegate to get things done properly – if they’re not willing to “walk the walk”. They are very talented, have a good work ethic & are ambitious.

♦️ Highly motivated
They’re able to focus, stay on-task & are better at handling stress. This comes from being more self-managed & less impulsive – not overtaken by emotions, nor ignoring them. Also, they can use emotions as a guide foo make good decisions, rather than just on an intellectual basis.

♦️ Not easily offended
With a firm grasp of who they are, it’s hard to get very upset when others say or do something annoying or abusive. Being self-confident & open-minded, they also tend to have a rather thick skin. While drawing the line between humor & humiliation, they don’t always take themself so seriously, & can even take some ribbing from others.

♦️ Respected by others
 Managers are widely respected by their bosses, peers, and employees. They like people and are savvy enough to know what makes them tick. Their ability to quickly build rapport and trust with those on whom they depend seems almost second nature. Power wars, backbiting, and duplicity are not their style.

♦️ Responsible
They take responsibility for their own life, & don’t rush to blame others when something goes wrong. understanding that current circumstances are a result of decisions they’ve taken so far. They identify what can be done differently the next time, & develop a plan to implement those changes.

♦️ Self-aware
They know their advantages & accept weaknesses, & analyze how to work most effectively within this framework

♦️ Socially Aware
They can read non-verbal communication & social cues, tuning into other people’s emotions & attitudes. This helps them see the inter-personal interactions in groups or larger organizations

♦️ Able to stand pressure & fight it
They don’t freak out easily, so others look to them for reassurance when things get crazy. In a bad situation, they’re the strong shoulder to cry on, the source of light to look toward, the beacon of hope, the rock. EQ leaders embrace this position fully. If they sometimes lose your cool they don’t obsess over it, just dust themself off & move forward.

(Modified from  Salman C.  TÜV Rheinland Middle East)

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