If you are one that is connected with yourself at all times, you are in a rare category already and blessed. I first read about Emotional Intelligence in this book by Travis Bradberry. And then an interview in an HBR article (you would need access to read it) by Daniel Goleman for his recently released book.
There are really 4 skills to practice and hone:
1) Self-awareness: get hold of your feelings to the point that you can "see" or "hear the sound" of your feelings developing inside you
2) Self-management: follows from self-awareness and is about being able to manage yourself. Being able to think clearly and not allowing uncontrolled emotions or feelings cloud your thoughts
3) Social awareness: after you master the above two, this comes as well. You start understanding how others around you (peers, bosses, friends, family, everyone) feel
4) Relationship Management: With all 3 above, you are able to manage all your relationships better.
In this age of constant distractions, the focus that is required to be always tuned to our "inner voice" is not always there.
It is no more about only having technical knowledge and being a genius at work, look within your team for members who demonstrate a sense of being in control all the time. Train your focus on them to be groomed and coached for the next level of responsibilities.
There are really 4 skills to practice and hone:
1) Self-awareness: get hold of your feelings to the point that you can "see" or "hear the sound" of your feelings developing inside you
2) Self-management: follows from self-awareness and is about being able to manage yourself. Being able to think clearly and not allowing uncontrolled emotions or feelings cloud your thoughts
3) Social awareness: after you master the above two, this comes as well. You start understanding how others around you (peers, bosses, friends, family, everyone) feel
4) Relationship Management: With all 3 above, you are able to manage all your relationships better.
In this age of constant distractions, the focus that is required to be always tuned to our "inner voice" is not always there.
It is no more about only having technical knowledge and being a genius at work, look within your team for members who demonstrate a sense of being in control all the time. Train your focus on them to be groomed and coached for the next level of responsibilities.
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