Marcel Schwantes: Emotional Intelligence - 9 Questions You Need to Ask

Emotional Intelligence is an integral part of leadership and navigating business. Marcel Schwantes shares 9 Questions from Daniel Goleman, for a self-assessment on Emotional intelligence.

Highlights:

• “Emotional intelligence does its best work to get you promoted to the next level when the stakes are higher.” [1:57] Marcel Schwantes presents the research behind the importance of Emotional Intelligence. 
• “To get a better understanding of where you measure up against the high bar of emotional intelligence, I will leave you today....with nine questions that Daniel Goleman, the foremost authority on emotional intelligence, has offered for your own self-assessment. Your only job is to answer with an honest ‘yes’ or ‘no.’” [3:20] Marcel shares the 9 questions you need to ask when it comes to assessing Emotional Intelligence.

1. Are you usually aware of your feelings and why you feel that way?
2. Are you aware of your limitations, as well as your personal strengths, as a leader?
3. Can you manage your distressing emotions well -- e.g., recover quickly when you get upset or stressed?
4. Can you adapt smoothly to changing realities?
5. Do you keep your focus on your main goals, and know the steps it takes to get there?
6. Can you usually sense the feelings of the people you interact with and understand their way of seeing things?
7. Do you have a knack for persuasion and using your influence effectively?
8. Can you guide a negotiation to a satisfactory agreement, and help settle conflicts?
9. Do you work well in a team setting?

• “As you think about improving your leadership for the rest of 2022, which of these questions can you confidently answer with a resounding "yes"? And which do you feel are a work in progress or an area for growth?” [5:40] Join Marcel on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!

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• Marcel Schwantes | Professional Profile | LinkedIn
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• Daniel Goleman - Senior Consultant

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