EQ Model and Effective Performance
Why look at emotional intelligence?
It’s really about EQ information and being aware and change behavior.
So what?
The question is, now that you know, what do you do?
Multiple- intelligences - The social ability to interact, this includes people like mandela,
desmond tutu, mother Theresa.
There are four main aspects of the emotional intelligence model, which
comprise of Intra Personal, Inter Personal, Stress management and Adaptability
which determine our general mood and therefore how effectively we perform.
1.Intra-Personal
This is the relationship that I have with myself
This is the foundation and forms the basis of real authentic
relationships
When I look into a mirror, do I see what’s really there? Perhaps I am a
lion but I see a kitten when I look into the mirror and vice versa
Is my personal perception accurate? I would like to believe so. I have
asked for feedback from friends and colleagues
The view that I come second rather than equal to other human beings has
an impact on how I view the world. I need to see myself as an equal. I realize
that the way I was raised, to respect elders may have resulted in my view of
myself
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Self-Regard
To accurately perceive, understand and accept ourselves
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Emotional Self Awareness
To be aware of and understand our emotions
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Assertiveness
To effectively and constructively express our feelings
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Independence
To be self-reliant and free of emotional dependency on others
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Self-actualisation
To strive to achieve personal goals and actualise our potential
2. Interpersonal
This is how people relate to others
I can cope better with situations when I have support from friends and
family
Forming relationships is therefore benefitia.
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Empathy
To be aware of and understand how others feel
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Social Responsibility
To identify our social group and co-operate with others
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Interpersonal Relationship
To establish mutually satisfying relationships and relate well to others
3. Adaptability
This is my ability to deal with change
How I relate to changes will impact on whether I will accept the change
or not.
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Reality-Testing
To objectively validate our feelings and thinking with external reality
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Flexibility
To adapt and adjust our feelings and thinking to new situations
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Problem-Solving
To effectively solve problems or a personal and interpersonal nature
4. Stress Management
When I am stressed, I find things to be more difficult than they
actually are
My capacity to manage stress is very important
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Stress Tolerance
To effectively and constructively manage our emotions
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Impulse Control
To effectively and constructively control our emotions
5. General Mood
My general mood impacts on the whole of me
If I am depressed, I will have negative views on the world than when I
am optimistic.
Factors that affect my mood include happiness in the short term and
optimism in the long term
Optimism - To be positive
Happiness - To feel content with ourselves, others and life in general