Risk & Business Magazine Hardenbergh Summer 2019 Magazine | Page 6

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 5 REASONS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS IMPORTANT I f you are a Philadelphia Eagles fan you know that when Jeffrey Lurie replaced Chip Kelly with Doug Pederson he was looking for someone with Emotional Intelligence. At the time he declared he was looking for this specific trait, I didn’t understand what it meant or how it would benefit his team. Now I understand and here are five reasons I learned why it is so important in the workplace: TO ENHANCE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Emotional intelligence is absolutely an essential part of developing, forming, enhancing and maintaining personal relationships with other people. It is undeniable that people who know the right methods to build up a positive relationship with others can achieve more success in the workplace. Workers with a higher level of emotional intelligence can work more harmoniously in teams and can adjust to changes better. TO HANDLE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Being aware of oneself means you are able to handle constructive criticism. No one in this world is perfect, and we need other people’s feedback to do better. A high level of emotional intelligence allows you to take criticism as an opportunity to develop and grow. 6 SELF-MOTIVATED PEOPLE CAN INSPIRE OTHERS If you are self-motivated, you can inspire others around you and better evaluate your own level of motivation. Self-motivated persons are always optimistic and driven only by what matters to them. IT MAKES THE WORLD GENUINE People with high levels of emotional intelligence have compassion, which allows them to connect with others. If a person is capable of empathizing with others, then that person will be able to work better with others. IT GIVES THE POWER TO CONTROL DIFFERENT SITUATIONS Having good emotional intelligence means a person is able to control themselves in different situations. Emotional intelligence gives a person enough control to balance both negative and positive situations tactfully. Self-control is the best way to face different situations in the workplace. Call or email me today if you would like to discuss this more. 856-489-9100 [email protected] BY JON SHARP