Organizational Behaviour

  Similarities and Differences Among Emotional Intelligence Information Gaining a deeper understanding of certain aspects is essential for initiating and enhancing personal growth. Although it begins at an individual level, this growth ultimately influences various aspects of our lives, including the workplace. As you probably know, I dove into the research and studies conducted by different authors on emotional intelligence, and I found both similarities and differences in the information shared.                                           Some similarities  they shared are the following:   Importance of Self-awareness: All authors emphasize the significance of self-awareness as a fundamental aspect of emotional intelligence. Recognizing and understanding one's own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and reactions in various situations is considered essential for improv...

  Dealing with Workplace Conflict Using Emotional Intelligence Author: Carolyn Stern & Associates Incorporated doing business as EI Experience Carolyn Stern and Associates as IE experience emphasize in their blog the importance of building and maintaining good working relationships in the workplace, particularly when conflicts arise. It highlights that conflicts are inevitable in a diverse workplace, where individuals with different experiences, perspectives, and communication styles come together. Unlike social settings where one can choose to limit interactions, at work, people often have to collaborate with those they don't see eye to eye with or have personal conflicts. Good working relationships have several benefits, such as enhancing productivity, contributing to emotional well-being, and fostering creativity and innovation. Emotions play a significant role in interactions with coworkers, and understanding one's emotions enables more authentic connections and effecti...

  Emotional Intelligence From a Different Perspective Author: James Evanow In today's fast-paced work environment, connecting with people can often be challenging, regardless of your role in the organization. Whether you're an HR professional, a CEO, upper-level management, a supervisor, or a manager, building meaningful connections with your team members is crucial for fostering a positive work culture and driving success. Even entrepreneurs and business owners need to prioritize connecting with others. However, understanding why individuals behave the way they do can sometimes be confusing. Additionally, we all face personal situations that can make connecting with others even more difficult. To truly connect with others, it is essential to first establish a deep connection with oneself. Sometimes, we find ourselves having internal conversations, almost like there are two versions of us. We may catch ourselves questioning if we have to do something or engaging in self-critici...

  How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence (For Career Success) Author: Shadé Zahrai Emotional intelligence is a crucial aspect of performance, but sometimes it can be complicated to find the path to it. So, in this video, Shadé Zahrai shared three strategies that can help individuals enhance this important skill. Emotional intelligence involves understanding, utilizing, and managing one's own emotions, as well as the ability to recognize and manage the emotions of others. In today's world, where interactions with co-workers, team members, managers, and clients are constant, understanding how people think, feel, and process information is essential for positive and productive interactions. Leaders with high emotional intelligence create engaged, inspired teams that end up performing better. There are some strategies to apply when a person seeks to get involved in this improvement.                            ...

Mastering Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Author: Factorial HR Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a crucial role in the workplace, surpassing the significance of traditional intelligence (IQ) in predicting success. While IQ refers to cognitive abilities, EQ is when a person has the capacity to understand and manage emotions effectively. Studies, including a 40-year study of PhDs at UC Berkeley, have shown that EI is 400% more powerful than IQ in predicting success in various fields. Therefore, understanding and cultivating emotional intelligence in the workplace is essential for creating happy workers, productive teams, and cohesive organizations. Daniel Goleman, who popularized the concept of emotional intelligence, identifies five key competencies that constitute EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Self-awareness allows individuals to recognize and understand the impact of their emotions. Self-regulation enables them to adapt their beha...

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: What You Should Know   People face different emotions in the workplace as they may be in an environment where stress, pressure, tensions, or other aspects may arise at work, and the management of emotions and feelings shows the level of Emotional Intelligence a person has, which is crucial for companies’ leaders since it can have an impact in teamwork and the environment in a positive or negative way. Previously companies used to hire based in IQ intellectual quotient which has been changing throughout the years because currently companies consider Emotional Intelligence a crucial aspect to select people to be part of the workforce.      Relevant Information found by Researchers Peter Salovey and John Mayer found through investigations that people with a better level of emotional intelligence are more efficient solving problems at work. In addition, “A study from UC Berkeley determined that emotional intelligence was four...