This is Topic #1 in the Emotional Intelligence series.
The healthiest people in the world are self-aware. How are you doing in that area?
Talking Points:
- EQ measures your emotional and relational health. It’s the ability to know yourself and to empathize and understand others
- A self aware person is brave enough to articulate their faults and strengths.
- A self aware person is humble and teachable when someone points out a weakness. They show a willingness to learn from their mistakes.
- A self aware person won’t play the victim but will take ownership of their personal growth.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Explain EQ in your own words. Identify someone in your life who has a high EQ. How do you know?
- What grade would you give yourself on your ability to articulate your faults and strengths? Why did you give yourself that grade?
- Why do you think some people struggle to be honest about their faults and strengths? How can you grow in this area?
- How do you typically respond when someone points out a weakness of yours? Why do you think most people react with defensiveness?
- How can someone point out your weakness in a way that you can receive it? What suggestion would you give them?
- What does it look like to take ownership of your personal growth? What does it look like to play the victim? Give an example.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
Find this topic in Emotions.
