EP063: The 5 Elements of Emotional Intelligence – with Lisa Rehurek
We tend to associate intelligence with success, believing that the smartest and most highly skilled among us come out on top. But I would argue that fostering emotional intelligence is equally important because it makes us better communicators and expands our influence. So, what does it look like when someone has a high EQ? And how can we cultivate our own emotional intelligence?
On this episode of the RFP Success Show, I’m introducing the five elements of emotional intelligence and explaining why it’s crucial to our success as proposal professionals. I discuss the role of self-awareness in developing EQ, describing how knowing our strengths and weaknesses helps us then self-regulate and manage our emotions when we’re triggered.
I also weigh in on motivation as an important aspect of emotional intelligence and cover the social aspects of EQ, including the awareness of how other’s emotions impact you and regulating your reactions to others. Listen in for insight into the relationship between emotional intelligence and influence and learn how developing your EQ can elevate your career in proposal development.
Key Takeaways
Our growing understanding of emotional intelligence
Why emotional intelligence is crucial to our success
How we can develop the skills associated with EQ
The 5 elements of emotional intelligence
1. Self-awareness
2. Self-regulation
3. Motivation
4. Social awareness
5. Social regulation
How to manage our emotions by identifying triggers
Understanding when other’s emotions affect us
The relationship between EQ and influence
How high EQ improves productivity + stress management
Why EQ is especially important for proposal managers