Research shows Emotional Intelligence accounts for more than 75% of the traits found in highly successful people. IQ and job expertise comprise the remaining 25%. Unlike IQ, EI can be developed and improved over time. The higher you go within your organization the more critical it becomes to possess strong Emotional Intelligence.
Individuals with high IQ’s but lower EI are often managed by people with lower IQ’s but much higher EI. The data also shows 11 of the 15 intrinsic qualities found in superstar performers are related to Emotional Intelligence while the remaining 4 are tied to IQ and job expertise. More than any other factor, EI is the key element that determines future success in your career as well as your personal life.
The Six Realms of Emotional Intelligence are:
SS3 offers workshops, assessments and 1:1 coaching/mentoring to help individuals and teams identify and develop each of these six areas within Emotional Intelligence. Understanding how you “present” to others, then developing new EI skill sets is the surest way to fast track your career and achieve future success.