While IQ is useful, it’s also clear that emotional intelligence (EQ) can be a difference-maker in any career path. It is a proven fact that Even if someone is smart in terms of IQ, it doesn’t necessarily translate to career success. In fact, research says that a person with an average IQ but excellent EQ can actually outperform a person with a great IQ but less EQ.
With EQ, you are better able to navigate social situations, including those with colleagues, bosses, and clients.
Here are 5 components of EQ that you can acquire, develop and practice:
👍 Self Awareness: Your ability to understand & acknowledge your own strengths and weaknesses with self-deprecating or critiquing humorously.
👍 Self Regulation: Your ability to think before you act and accept what is out of your control.
👍 Motivation: Your ability to be passionate about the work itself and not the money or power it brings along while challenging yourself and others.
👍 Empathy: Your ability to navigate the politics of group dynamics amicably and communicate cross-culturally.
👍 Social Skill: Your ability to be persuasive, not just friendly, and collaborate to network constantly.
So next time you’re looking for ways to get an edge at work, consider that it’s not just about knowledge or skills. It is evident that soft skills have a higher ROI. Becoming more self-aware, learning effective communication methods, managing stress or negative emotions, and bouncing back from adversity can all provide greater benefits to career performance than just plain education & technical skills.
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