How does your emotional intelligence measure up? / Sharon Cox

Although emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the few things that improve with age, you're wise to be intentional about this all important leadership competency. Emotionally competent leaders reflect their skills in four ways. They have self-awareness, self-management, relationship awareness and relationship management. Your ability to be self-reflective and take ownership for needed changes is pivotal to the process. It's also important to note that this developmental process can't be done in isolation. Find a trusted colleague or mentor to offer honest feedbacks. Choose one of the four dimensions of EI you want to improve, make a plan, partner for accountability and celebrate your success.

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