Introduction Of Emotional Intelligence

      Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is an array of non cognitive capabilities, competencies, and skills that influence one's ability to succeed in coping with environmental demands and pressures.  Emotional intelligence is an important factor in determining one's ability to succeed in life and directly influences one's general psychological well being (i.e., one's present mental condition or overall degree of emotional health).      
      Everyone is confronted by their own emotions and those of other people on a daily basis. How we manage these emotions can have a dramatic impact on the way we are perceived by others and on our effectiveness at getting things done with and through other people. By increasing our knowledge and intelligence around emotions, we will be better equipped to sense and respond in the workplace and at home.

         Our perception of the relationship between thought and emotions turns out to be somewhat misguided. The majority of us tacitly subscribe to the idea that thought is most appropriate when not clouded by emotions. And, sure enough, strong emotions make it difficult to think straight. Rationalists have even made the elimination of emotion from thought their credo. Yet, clinical experiments show that thought devoid of emotions renders satisfactory decision-making impossible. The problem is not with emotions as such, but with the appropriateness of emotion and its expression. The task is not so much to suppress emotions - every feeling has its value and significance - but to strike a balance between rational thought and emotions. One of the keys to sound decision-making is a greater awareness of our emotions and those of others. Emotions are not just present when we fly off the handle or jump for joy, but are omnipresent in the most subtle ways in all our acts. How often are we in the sway of our emotions without even realising it? The message of El Chura in the quote above from Henri Gougaud's book points to the need for a vigilant self-awareness at all times, not to be mistaken for a rigid self-control.

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http://www.connected.org/learn/emotion.html
http://www.4deltasystems.com/EI_Benefits.html