The ability to stay motivated and passionate with only intrinsic rewards, such as learning curiosity, joy in our work, and inner vision or mission. The amount of impulse control we possess over our own actions and moods the ability to think before acting. The ability to recognize and understand our own moods and emotions and how they affect others.
There are five key components of EI, which were developed by Daniel Goleman, science journalist and bestselling author. They defined it as “a form of social intelligence that involves the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them, and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and action.” People use EI skills in many different ways throughout their lives-whether to strengthen personal relationships or become successful in their careers. Many leading companies have already started to invest in EI, but what exactly is it and why is it so important? Let’s break it down.
More than 83% of organizations believe that a highly emotionally intelligent workforce will be a key driver for success in the next three years.
These uniquely human skills have come into high demand, and for good reason. As organizations are finding ways to automate routine tasks and artificial intelligence (AI) systems are being interwoven with our everyday lives, there’s now a premium on emotional intelligence (EI) skills in the workplace.