It is well-known that people with a high IQ learn quickly and are generally considered smart. But those with high Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) seem to have more self-control and can help others calm down in a multitude of situations.
For example, the friend that responds rather than reacts when presented with criticism or a problem, or diffuses an argument by reflecting the feelings of others, or shares
individual praise by citing the team for the accomplishment. WNBA player, Caitlin Clark, has shown high EQ in many interviews in these ways.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and understand the emotions of others. Those with a high EQ tend to have enhanced leadership
abilities, make better decisions, contribute to increased team performance, and have greater personal well-being.
There are five key elements to EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. The more we develop these attributes, the greater our emotional
intelligence becomes, which can lead to better personal and professional relationships. See the 10 Ways to Enhance Your EQ below.
If you’d like help increasing your Emotional Intelligence (EQ), One Source EAP can help with 24/7/365 access at 800-300-0628.
All calls and services are strictly confidential.
10 Ways to Enhance Your EQ
- Give yourself permission to feel your feelings
- Build an emotional vocabulary
- Get comfortable talking about your feelings
- Learn to differentiate your moods from your emotions
- Learn how to manage your emotions
- Seek out honest, constructive feedback from a trusted source
- Work on being assertive
- Engage in reflective listening
- Express empathy
- Practice mindfulness
Learn how in this article from Women’s Health
Register for the July Seminar, “Yoga For Wellness”
Join the July One Source EAP 30-minute seminar, “Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence,” on Thursday, July 17th at 12:00 PM via ZOOM. View the full list of 2025 monthly seminars and to register for this and/or any of the upcoming seminars. View replay of the June seminar, “Yoga For Wellness,”.
Visit the seminar page on our website to review the complete Seminar Catalog. Schedule a seminar for your team.
