Presentatio
Presentatio
b/w IQ and EQ
EQ: ability to understand, use, manage your emotions in a positive way to:
o relieve stress
o communicate effectively
o empathize with others
o overcome challenges
o defuse conflict
o build stronger relationships
o succeed academically/professionally
o achieve goals
o make informed decisions
EQ defined by 4 attributes:
o Self-Management: control impulsive feelings, emotions, behavior, adapt to changing
circumstances
o Self-Awareness: recognize your emotions that affect your thoughts & behavior, know your
strengths, weaknesses and have confidence
o Social-Awareness: have empathy, understand emotions, needs of others
o Relationship Management: develop & maintain good relationships, communicate clearly,
inspire & influence others, work well in a team, manage conflict
Importance:
o Your performance at school/work: lead & motivate others, gauging candidates, navigate
through social complexities
o Your physical health: not managing emotions -> not managing stress, high BP, low
immune system, heart diseases, speeds up aging process
o You mental health: makes you vulnerable to anxiety & depression, oversensitivity
o Your relationships: can’t develop, feel lonely and isolated
o Your social intelligence: knowing your emotions serves a social purpose, connects you to
others, helps you recognize friend from foe, measure another person’s interest in you