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Emotional intelligence

What is emotional intelligence?

Sometimes referred to as EI or EQ - Emotional intelligence is about understanding your emotions and those of the people around you.

It's important to learn to respond to how other people are feeling, in your personal life and at work. It's also important to be aware of how you're feeling and how it might affect those around you.

Let's explore some ideas on how to use your emotions in a positive way, empathise with others, and not let things get on top of you. 

What does this mean at work?

Emotional intelligence is becoming an increasingly important quality at work. You'll be viewed not only on what you do, but how you do it and your behaviours. Emotional intelligence is key to effective teamwork, allowing you to understand each other and any problems. Using the tips above can help you resolve conflict and manage stress when you need to.

In short, using emotional intelligence helps you bring the best of yourself to work and creates a great working environment for you and your team. 

Want to find out more about emotional intelligence?

You can read more about emotional itelligence at the emotional intelligence at work website. Or why not take the emotional intelligence quiz.

Want to learn more?

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