Self Improvement

Is Social Skill What Emotional Intelligence is All About?

Social skill is more than having a few Facebook friends.

Social skill is the outcome of the other dimensions of emotional intelligence.  Social skill is friendliness with a purpose; moving people in the desired direction, whether that’s agreement on a new strategy or enthusiasm about a new product.

Socially skilled people have many acquaintances, and they have […]

Is Social Skill What Emotional Intelligence is All About?2020-03-20T12:46:30-05:00

What Does Motivation Have to Do with Emotional Intelligence?

One of my favorite books is entitled, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steve Chandler.

People with motivation are driven to achieve.  They are motivated by a deep desire to achieve, simply for the sake of achievement.  They have a passion for the work itself.  They seek creative challenges, like to learn, and take great pride […]

What Does Motivation Have to Do with Emotional Intelligence?2020-03-20T12:46:30-05:00

What Does Self-Regulation Have To Do With Emotional Intelligence?

Self-regulation is that little voice inside.  It is the component of emotional intelligence that frees us from being a victim of our feelings.  People that possess Emotional Intelligence, feel bad moods and emotional impulses, just as everyone else does, but they find ways to control and channel those feelings in useful ways.

Self-regulation enhances integrity, which […]

What Does Self-Regulation Have To Do With Emotional Intelligence?2020-03-20T12:46:30-05:00

What Does Self-Awareness Have to Do with Emotional Intelligence?

If you are like me you have taken many assessments.  It is valuable information that can be put to good use.

Self-awareness is the first component of emotional intelligence.  People who have a high degree of self-awareness recognize how their feelings affect them, other people, and their job performance.

Self-awareness extends to a person’s understanding of his […]

What Does Self-Awareness Have to Do with Emotional Intelligence?2020-03-20T12:46:30-05:00

Is Paraphrasing Really Necessary? [Video Blog]

You might think that you are a great listener. You could even possess an innate ability to grasp the facts and feelings quickly, without having to talk about things over and over again. You don’t miss a thing. Paraphrasing takes a lot of time and effort. Is it really necessary?

Yes, it is necessary. In fact, […]

Is Paraphrasing Really Necessary? [Video Blog]2020-03-20T12:46:34-05:00
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