{"id":5247,"date":"2021-11-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/?p=5247"},"modified":"2021-11-04T10:13:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T10:13:10","slug":"why-your-team-needs-a-boost-in-emotional-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/why-your-team-needs-a-boost-in-emotional-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Team Needs a Boost in Emotional Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

When talking about intelligence, most people think of intelligence quotient, or IQ. But what if another type of intelligence could push your team to extraordinary results?<\/p>\n

The Institute for Health Human Potential<\/a> states that over 80 percent of competencies that differentiate top performers from others are in the domain of emotional intelligence (EI), which refers to the ability to identify, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as the emotions of others<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is debate whether people are born with natural emotional intelligence or not, but you can lead your team to extraordinary results by teaching and developing EI awareness in your organization. An excellent example of seeing this in practice is a Motorola manufacturing facility that provided training in stress management and emotional intelligence. A stunning 93 percent of employees had an increase in productivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Build your business by taking the first steps in cultivating emotional intelligence within your team. First, reflect on your own EI, and then consider teaching emotional intelligence principles to the people in your organization.<\/p>\n

Are you emotionally intelligent?<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s play a game! Put your hand up and put a finger down for every statement you identify with.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. You see patterns in your motives and behaviors and understand how your emotions and actions impact those around you.<\/li>\n
  2. You can self-regulate your emotions in proportion to the given circumstances. Perhaps, you know how to ease tension, manage conflict, cope with challenging scenarios, and adapt to changes in your environment.<\/li>\n
  3. You are intrinsically motivated and strive for personal development.<\/li>\n
  4. When trying to understand where someone is coming from, you can draw on your life experiences and be compassionate about what they are going through.<\/li>\n
  5. You are a team player. You understand others and their needs in a conversation or conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Suppose you put all five fingers down. Great! You align with the five components of EI\u2014self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. But don’t stress if you still have some fingers up because these are skills you can learn and develop.<\/p>\n

    Prioritize emotional intelligence training in business<\/h3>\n

    Keeping emotions in check is vital for the whole team. When emotions run high, they change how our brains function by diminishing cognitive abilities, interpersonal skills, and decision-making powers. However, recognizing and managing emotions can elevate team performance and the company\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

    The Institute of Health Human Potential<\/a> reported that people with higher EIs:<\/p>\n