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- 2. Aristotle categorized man as a rational animal in 384 B.C. The attribute of intelligence developed into an obsession only in the 19th century. In 1990s, Daniel Goleman, published Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ and popularised emotional intelligence, EQ.
- 3. The concept was an immediate success and he published a follow up, Working with Emotional Intelligence (Bantam Books, 1998). This book reveals data from studies of more than 500 organizations. It proves EQ not only create successful employees but also more successful companies.
- 5. It is a proven fact today that personality and character count on one’s academic and professional career.
- 6. From the beginning of the industrial revolution, social wisdom has taught us that the workplace is not a place for emotions.
- 7. Like it or not emotions are an intrinsic and inexplicable part of our biological makeup. Every morning they march into the school/college/institution/workplace with us and influence our behavior.
- 8. Consequently, the ability to understand, monitor, manage and capitalize on one’s emotions can help to make wise decisions, to cope up with the set-becks, to meet the challenges, to deliver the targets and above all to run companies successfully
- 9. Let’s consider the statistics revealed by Goleman: Research on 181 jobs at 121 companies worldwide showed abilities vital for success were trustworthiness, adaptability and a talent for collaboration. Studies of about 500 organizations worldwide indicate that people who score highest on EQ measures rise to the top of corporations. The three most desired capabilities while hiring MBAs are communication skills, interpersonal skills and adaptability. EQ worked remarkably well in fields like computer programming, where the top performers exceed average performers in producing effective programs
- 10. IQ is a person’s intellectual potential that is fixed at birth, Patterns of EQ can be developed over time. Intelligence quotient measures the ability to solve logical or strategic problems. It is analytic intelligence which encompasses practical intelligence and creative intelligence in its territory. IQ refers to hard skills. Hard skills are the degrees/courses one takes up in his/her academic career. Emotional quotient is the capability to access one’s own feelings vis-à-vis others. It is self awareness, emotional resilience, motivation, interpersonal sensitivity, influence and intuitiveness. EQ reflects soft skills. Soft skills are the set of personal attributes.
- 11. There are collective evidences from psychology, neurology, anthropology and cognitive science to show us that there is a third ‘Q’, ‘SQ’, or Spiritual quotient which governs our lives Unlike IQ which computers have and EQ which exists in higher mammals, SQ is uniquely human and the authors argue the most fundamental of the three. SQ is the ultimate intelligence that serves as a necessary foundation for the effective functioning of both IQ and EQ. It enables one to sustain and survive in this competitive world.
- 12. MENTAL / PHYSICAL STRESS PYSCHOLOGICAL STRESS TECHNO STRESS
- 13. Fascimile machines, intranet and extranet links Multi-media, web-cams, and projectors Desk tops, lap-tops, palm-tops, note-books, Pagers, cellular phones, TECHNOSTRESS
- 15. Skills Interpersonal skills Intrapersonal skills Adaptability Management Comm skills Public speaking Enthusiasm Positive thinking Leadership quality Reading skills Open- mindedness Hard work Dedication Time management Writing Skills Empathy Problem solving Optimism Stress management Listening skills Team work Creativity Assertiveness Risk management Writing skills Social awareness Constructive approach Motivation Office management
- 16. • Ability to understand and interact effectively with others. •Teachers, social workers, actors and politicians INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (PEOLPE SMART) •Ability of understanding one’s own thoughts and feelings and to use this knowledge in planning and directing one’s life. • Psychologists, spiritual leaders and philosophers. INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (SELF SMART)
- 17. •Critical assessment of one’s behaviour, moods, the way of speaking to people, the way of handling workload and stress level. • Emotional awareness, accurate self- assessment and self-confidence. SELF AWARENESS •The skill which enables a person to demonstrate self control on one’s emotions. •Self-control, trustworthiness, conscientiousness, adaptability, achievement orientated initiative. SELF MANAGEMENT
- 18. • Awareness of policies, practices, plans, targets, and strategies of one’s company. • The role one plays towards the betterment of one’s family/community/state/society or nation. • Our existence vis-à-vis world we live in. SOCIAL AWARENESS • Ability to use communication skills, public dealing and interpersonal skills to build relations. • Inspiring sub-ordinates, initiating changes in functioning, resolving disagreements, building bonds, teamwork and collaborations. SOCIAL SKILLS
- 19. Education is imparting knowledge. To educate is to increase awareness of a subject. Knowledge is not power. Education results in mastery in theoretical part. Training is behavior modification effort. To train is to attain proficiency towards execution of a particular task. Competence is power. To train is to learn. Training results in gaining practical proficiency.