First how do you define emotional intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize,
understand and manage emotions in yourself and others.
The pros:
These powerful skills help you bring out the best
in both yourself and others.
The cons:
They can leave you feeling drained and exhausted
having to manage peoples emotional state to get the best out of them.
10 signs you are an emotional intelligent powerhouse:
1. You sense what people need
↳ You can tell when someone needs to talk
vent or just be left alone.
2. You read between the lines
↳ A short “okay” in Slack tells you everything you need to know.
3. You absorb emotional tension
↳ People naturally calm down when talking to you
even if you don't say much.
4. You speak everyone’s language
↳ You know exactly who needs all the details
and who just wants the headlines.
5. You catch unsaid questions
↳ You notice when someone wants to speak but stays silent.
6. You feel others' stress
↳ Deadlines, tough meetings you feel nervous for your coworkers
even when you’re not involved.
7. You notice fake enthusiasm
↳ You can tell the difference between genuine excitement
and polite agreement.
8. You're everyone’s reality check
↳ People often ask, "How did that really go?"
because they trust your judgment.
9. You sense when meetings go off track
↳ You recognize the moment people start checking
their phones more.
10. You spot hidden burnout
↳ You notice when colleagues aren’t themselves
even if they try to hide it.