Emotional Intelligence
The shorthand for the phrase emotional intelligence.
E.Q.
How many strengths were listed in the Strengthsfinder 2.0?
34 strengths.
Uncooperative + Assertive =
Competing
What conflict resolution mode(s) does an ideal leader have?
Ideally, they are well versed in utilizing all conflict resolution mode(s).
What is the difference between unanimity and consensus?
In unanimity, everyone agrees. In consensus, a general agreement is arrived at by the group and for the good of the group.
Explain the difference: Self-Awareness vs. Social Awareness
Self-Awareness is the ability to be aware of your inner thoughts and emotions whereas Social Awareness is picking up on and understanding the verbal and non-verbal signals other people are giving off.
We learned that we can break the 34 strengths into 4 different categories. One of the categories was Executing. Can you name the other 3?
Exploring a disagreement to learn from each other’s insights, resolving some condition, trying to find a solution to an interpersonal problem is called?
Collaborating
According to Emotional Intelligence 2.0, a good leader is able to...
"get work done through people."
When should group norms and expectations be established in a group?
In the early stages of group formation.
Explain the difference: Self-Management vs. Relationship Management
Self-Management is focusing on yourself and making sure you get things done and getting to where you want to be. Relationship Management is being able to recognize and utilize the strengths and weakness of someone you have any type of relationship with.
Analytical, Context, Futuristic, Ideation, and Input are all examples of what type of strength category?
Strategic Thinking
Follow up question.
Intermediate in both assertiveness and cooperativeness.
Compromising
How may becoming well rounded in strengths help you lead better?
Understand how you best collaborate in teams with people with other strengths.
After establishing group norms and expectations, what else should a group establish?
The next step is to establish consequences for not meeting expectations.
This is the strategy to jot down your core beliefs.
Visit Your Values
Name two indicators that you are not able to use your strengths at work?
Dread going to work. Have more negative than positive interactions with your colleagues. Treat your customers poorly. Tell your friends what a miserable company you work for. Achieve less on a daily basis. Have fewer positive and creative moments
What is selfless generosity or charity?
Accommodating
As a leader what group environment should you strive to create?
A collaborative environment.
The format for effective communications is that after a message is sent, the Recipient acknowledges the message in a timely manner. What happens when the Recipient fails to acknowledge receiving the message?
The result is confusion, lost productivity due to failed communication, and unnecessary stress for your groupmates
This is why emotional hijackings happen.
Thoughts must travel through the limbic system (emotion feeling region) before going to the frontal cortex (rational thinking region) of the brain.
The Futuristic talent is a good partner for several other talents. Can you name one?
Activator, Belief, Context, Futuristic, Self-Assurance
Diplomatically sidestepping an issue is called.
Avoiding
According to Emotional Intelligence 2.0, what leadership position has the lowest EQ score?
CEO
Manager
Senior executive
CEO
If the group is faced with a serious problem, is it better to ignore it and hope it goes away or to address it immediately?
It is better to address serious problems immediately. Avoiding problems will just allow them to get bigger.