There’s a lot of hype about Emotional Intelligence (EI) - is there substance behind the hype? In a word…YES! The definition of EI starts the journey to seeing its value.

Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.

And there it is… the word “relationships”. Energetic, productive relationships fuel collaboration and improve results. Your Emotional Intelligence equips you to create relationships that truly work because it provides a roadmap for how to bring out the best in yourself and in others.

Emotional Intelligence shows up every day. The question is how well is it managed to help you and others work at high performance. For example:

• Control of thoughts – when negative emotions are felt, are these visible or are we aware enough to control our thoughts to help manage our outward appearance?
• Giving and receiving feedback – emotions are present on both sides. Do these emotions get in the way and block opportunities for improvement?

Using concepts from the book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” and an online assessment, we focus on key topics and strategies to improve these four areas:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Management
• Social Awareness
• Relationship Management

Understanding Emotional Intelligence in ourselves and others is a crucial differentiator in a fruitful career and productive relationships. The ability to relate to others and control our own emotions is the clear path to success.