How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

 

We all know people who are in full control of their emotions. They’re calm in a crisis, and they make decisions sensitively, however stressful the situation.

We also know people who can read the emotions of others. They understand what to say to make people feel better, and they know how to inspire them to take action.

People like this have high emotional intelligence (or EI). They have strong relationships, and they manage difficult situations calmly and effectively. They’re also likely to be resilient in the face of adversity.

So, how emotionally intelligent are you, and how can you develop further?

Have a go at our self-assessment and test your competency!

Self-Assessment

Have a go at our Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment.

Developing high emotional intelligence (or EI) is incredibly important for a successful career. When we have high levels of emotional intelligence, we’re able to build strong working relationships and manage difficult situations more effectively.

Influential psychologist Daniel Goleman developed a framework of five elements that define emotional intelligence:

  • Self-awareness.
  • Self-regulation.
  • Motivation.
  • Empathy.
  • Social skills.

Each tier offers insights into your current emotional intelligence capabilities and areas for growth. Your score will highlight your strenghts and offer guidance on areas to refine.

Even if you already have many of the elements of emotional intelligence, it’s important to look for opportunities to build it further. This will increase your leadership potential, and improve the quality of your relationships. Register for the course which cover all 5 competencies and strategies to improve each competency and an opportunity for self-reflection, to build your own personal action plan to improve your EI.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understand Yourself Better – Self-awareness is at the heart of emotional intelligence. Taking the quiz can help you identify your emotional strengths and weaknesses, leading to personal growth. 

2. Enhance Relationships – By improving your emotional intelligence, you can communicate more effectively, manage conflicts, and build stronger personal and professional relationships.

3. Boost Leadership Potential – High emotional intelligence is a key trait of effective leaders. A self-assessment can help you identify areas for improvement and guide your leadership journey.

4. Manage Stress and Emotions – The quiz can reveal how well you handle stress, stay composed under pressure, and manage emotions in challenging situations, allowing you to develop better coping strategies. 

5. Improve Decision-Making – Emotional intelligence aids in making sound, balanced decisions by integrating emotional and rational thinking. Discover how well you balance these factors with the quiz.

6. Adapt to Change – A high level of emotional intelligence helps in adapting to change and overcoming setbacks with resilience.

Please answer questions as you actually are (rather than how you think you should be).

This assessment has not been validated and is intended for illustrative purposes only. It is just one of many that help you evaluate your abilities in a wide range of important career skills.

Self-Assessment: How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

This expanded self-assessment allows participants to delve deeper into each aspect of Emotional Intelligence, providing a thorough evaluation of your skills and areas for growth. Even if you already have many of the elements of emotional intelligence, it's important to look for opportunities to build it further. This will increase your leadership potential, and improve the quality of your relationships.

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Task Assessment

Section A, B & C: AGREE/DISAGREE WITH STATEMENTS

In each Section we ask whether you agree with a list of statements. Choose the answer that’s closest to your opinion. Evaluate each statement as you actually are, rather than as you think you should be. Each tier offers insights into your current emotional intelligence capabilities and areas for growth. It doesn’t matter if a statement doesn’t fit your role. Pick the option that makes most sense to you.

Section A: Awareness

1. I am open to receiving feedback from others and I reflect on their perspectives?

2. I'm aware of the impact I have on others in different relationships?

3. I am aware of my strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development?

4. I am aware of my emotions and the effect they have on my performance?

5. My personal values and goals guide my day to day decision making?

Section B: Self Regulation

1. I am able to kick‐start myself into action when needed to get things done?

2. I am able to think clearly and stay focused under pressure or when feeling anxious?

3. I find it easy to maintain eye contact and use appropriate body language during conversations.

4. I stay composed, positive and unflappable even in trying moments?

5. I take a moment to think before responding to situations?

Section C: Empathy

1. I often notice when others are uncomfortable or restless, even if they don’t say anything.

2. Even if I disagree with someone, I try to understand their perspective and emotions.

3. I can easily tell when someone needs to talk, even if they haven’t said anything.

4. When someone is upset, I can usually understand why, even if I don’t feel the same way.

5. When someone is telling me about their feelings or problems, I find it easy to be present and fully listen.

Section D & E: AGREE/DISAGREE WITH STATEMENTS

Choose the answer that’s closest to your opinion. It doesn’t matter if a statement doesn’t fit your role. Pick the option that makes most sense to you.

Section D: Motivation

1. When faced with setbacks or obstacles in pursuit of my goals, I persist and adapt my approach?

2. I can easily identify my motivations when starting a project or task?

3. I am results‐focused, with a high drive to meet objectives?

4. My levels of self-motivation are such that I can easily overcome obstacles and setbacks?

5. I prefer to overachieve rather than just doing what is expected of me?

Section E: Social Skills

1. I can smoothly handle multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change without showing frustration or anger?

2. I find it easy to start a conversation with someone I've just met.

3. When disagreements arise, I'm skilled at navigating the conversation without escalating the situation.

4. I am comfortable adapting my behaviour or approach depending on the social setting or group I'm in.

5. I can sense when to talk and when to listen in a conversation.

Next Steps:

  • Reflect on areas where you scored lower and consider strategies to improve.
  • Discuss your results with peers or instructors to gain additional insights.
  • Practice by setting specific goals to enhance your Emotional Intelligence skills.

This expanded self-assessment will allow you to delve deeper into each aspect of Emotional Intelligence and provides a thorough evaluation of your skills and areas for growth.

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