With Greg Thomas: 10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action

With Greg Thomas:  10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action.  Third in our series on Emotional Intelligence.  
See all three in this series:
 
10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action
You stay calm when stressed
Example: During a tense situation, you take a deep breath and if stressed you suggest taking a brief pause to regroup your thoughts.
You don't take things personally
Example: When a coworker or spouse snaps at you, you think, "They're probably having a bad day," instead of feeling hurt or becoming angry.
You own your emotions
Example: After snapping at someone, you apologize quickly and own that you acted improperly when upset.
You recognize your emotional triggers
Example: You realize you're getting irritated when others interrupt you, and you calmly address it. You patiently ask them to allow you to finish your thoughts without interruption.
You know what’s within your control
Example: When your flight is canceled, you rebook calmly and make alternate plans instead of dwelling on the issue or taking your frustration out on others.
You learn from personal setbacks
Example: After your business presentation or idea is rejected, you don't stew, but instead analyze the feedback and improve for the next opportunity.
You sense others' emotions
Example: You notice a coworker is quieter than they usually are and ask, "Is everything okay?" You recognize when others are down or struggling.
You support others without judgment
Example: When a colleague shares a mistake they made, you respond, ”Do you understand what you did wrong? Was a lesson learned?” Upon their acknowledgment you reply, "Everyone messes up - how can I help you fix it?" You want to encourage mistakes to be openly discussed, not hidden.
You know when others need space
Example: A family member or co-worker seems upset, and instead of “pushing” them to talk, you say "I'm here when you're ready." You respect their need to privately process their emotions.
You help without tearing others down
Example: Instead of saying strongly, "This is wrong," you say, "This part could be improved by doing X or changing Y." You help them to perform better without demeaning them.
 
 
 

With Greg Thomas: Emotional Intelligence 2 -- You Can Improve It! Here's How.

You can hear all of Greg Thomas's podcasts on The Kubik Report here.
In this second of a three-part series on Emotional Intelligence, Greg Thomas explains that it can be improved.  You can become more empathetic and connected to people emotionally.  This benefits you in all parts of your life, from your job, your friends.
Check out these free Emotional Intelligence Tests online at 
mtdtraining.com/free-eq-test
https://www.ihhp.com/free-eq-quiz/
 
 

Greg Thomas: How High is Your EI? It Can Be More Important than IQ

Greg Thomas discusses Emotional Intelligence on today's Podcast.  Some say it's more important than IQ for success in the almost any relational interaction in life.  Emotional Quotient can be improved, while IQ is what it is.  
Greg is a business leader, author, keynote speaker, and a personal life-coach that I have known for nearly two decades. His clients range from large Fortune 100 Corporations down to small family-owned businesses… and many individual clients seeking personal leadership development.
His website is leadershipexcellencenow.com  As a reminder, you can learn more about Greg’s training skills on his YouTube site. Simply type in “leadership excellence channel” on the YouTube home page “search” bar, and you will find him.
In the past, we have spoken with Greg about a lot of interesting topics including Personal Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Servant-Leadership, How to Have a Fulfilling and Productive Day, and the common misconceptions about the Law of Attraction.