Being smart is important for success, but it can only carry you so far. Emotional intelligence is crucial in the workplace.
Talking Points:
- There is a limit to how much of an impact IQ can have on your performance at work, but there is no limit on how much your emotional intelligence can affect your work.
- Emotional intelligence concerns both how you understand yourself and your emotions as well as how you can read and understand others around you.
- The workplace environment relies on interpersonal relationships and teamwork. Emotional intelligence competencies can distinguish outstanding from average performers in these environments.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever noticed a person’s emotional intelligence? If so, what was the environment or scenario that made you aware of it?
- How often do you think about your own emotions and how they affect others? Would it help or hinder you to do more of this?
- What are some workplace scenarios where emotional intelligence could make the difference for productivity?
- Have you ever wished you had better emotional intelligence? If so, what made you think that?
- What are some ways you can improve your emotional intelligence?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
