In the job, emotional intelligence is becoming more and more important.
Which signs indicate a high EQ and what advantages it brings.
To be successful in life, you don't just need intelligence.
Anyone who wants to get started professionally must also have a good portion of emotional intelligence *.
Science agrees on this.
But what does emotionally intelligent actually mean - and how do I know whether I have a high EQ myself?
Definition: emotional intelligence - what is it?
The term
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
was introduced by the US psychologists John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey in 1990.
It describes the ability of a person to
correctly perceive their own and other people's feelings
, to understand and influence them.
If you lack these qualities, no matter how good you are in your field - in your job you will eventually reach your limits.
For example, because he constantly offends bosses and colleagues or, as a sales manager, does not understand the needs of his customers.
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Signs of emotional intelligence
But how do we know whether we are emotionally intelligent ourselves?
The American Justin Bariso advises companies in the field of emotional intelligence.
In an article in
Inc.
magazine, he reveals which signs point to a high EQ.
Here are the top five:
You think about your feelings:
you ask yourself questions like, "Why do I feel this way?" And "What made me (or someone else) say or do this?" Who reflects on his own feelings and those of others , thereby proving his emotional intelligence.
You can handle criticism:
Nobody likes being criticized, and often it is excessive.
But there is at least a bit of truth in every criticism.
People with a high EQ embrace it and learn from it.
They ask others about their perspective:
Emotionally intelligent people understand that the perception of others is often different from their own.
There is no right or wrong perspective.
You can apologize - but also forgive:
Admitting mistakes and apologizing for them shows humility and authenticity.
But forgiving others also indicates a high EQ.
You can sincerely praise:
By consistently emphasizing the good in their counterparts, emotionally intelligent people strengthen cooperation.
(as) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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