Is Emotional Intelligence an important factor in leadership?
Emotional intelligence (EI), often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ), describes an ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, of others, and of groups. It is a core competency for leadership and success both personally and in the workplace. EI was popularized by author Daniel Goleman, who says EQ is "one's capacity to deal effectively with your own and others' emotions."
Many Fortune 500 companies have taken a focused approach to assessing and developing EQ in their employees. There are numerous studies that indicate EQ is the most important factor in job performance, promotion, and particularly leadership.
Why should you care about your EQ and understanding emotions? The most frequently cited reason behind career derailment is a lack of emotional intelligence. Professionals and leaders who frequently express anger, are insincere, untrustworthy, distant or let their emotions run out of control can be toxic to workplaces.
The good news: Unlike someones IQ, EQ can be developed and improved over time.
The bad news: EQ is hard-wired in our neural pathways in the brain; therefore, rerouting those circuits isn't easy. It requires (like most areas of leadership development) self-awareness, understanding how co-workers interact with you, new skills, practice and focus. This is where coaching comes into play. Most people and organizations use assessments as the final say; However, assessments are in the moment tools used to provide awareness and a starting point for a coach to act as a change catalyst with those ready and committed to making a change.
One Gallup study of more than 2 million employees found the majority of workers rated having a caring boss higher than money or benefits. Productivity and workplace satisfaction have been linked to the amount of time people feel positive emotions at work. Good moods are good for business.
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| Genos EI Self- Assessment |
Know Yourself and Increase Your Skills Self-Assess the 7 Core Emotional Skills (Allow approximately 20 minutes). Receive an evaluation coaching session with a certified coach. (allow up to one hour) Complete with interpretive assessment report and recommended action plan. Sample Report |
| Genos EI 360 Degree Multi-Rater Assessment | Invaluable Workplace Feedback and Action Planning for Leaders Assessment orientation on 360 feedback and confidentiality to all participants. Self- Assess the 7 Core Emotional Skills and be assessed anonymously by supervisors, direct reports, peers, clients etc., of your choosing. Receive an evaluation coaching session with a certified coach. (allow up to one hour) Complete with interpretive assessment report and recommended action plan. Sample Report |
| Genos EI Recruit Profiler for Employers |
Specify the Emotional Skills Needed for Effective Performance In Any Job Identify the EI profile of the ideal future leader Highlight the relative EI strengths and potential blind-spots for development Comparative Report is prepared to highlight the most suitable selection to the organization and their development program Sample Report |
