Emotional Intelligence 2.0
For example, if you’re aware that fear is prominent in you right now, you can remind yourself that the future is likely going to be easier than it currently seems, regardless of how strongly you might feel your impending doom. If you’re aware that anger is prominent, you can remind yourself that when you feel this way you tend to be highly critical... See more
David Cain • A Basic Skill We Should Have Learned as Kids
Reading and writing are usually best for critical thinking. Listening is ideal for understanding emotions, and doing is better for remembering information.
Adam Grant • Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
The more you know and pay attention to your emotional state, the more your work and leadership will flow from an authentic place, and the more you will be able to pay attention to others and lead in a healthy and empowered way. You have to tell yourself, “I’m not going to be dominated by my emotions, nor am I going to deny them. I’m going to be awa
... See moreChris McAlister • Figure That Shift Out
It is the ability to recognize your emotions, feel them, and move forward unobstructed—the difference between being caught in the storm and becoming the sky that holds it. Surveys show that this kind of emotional intelligence is already the number-one criteria for managers when considering a team member for a promotion or salary increase.