Emotional and social intelligence

The expression emotional intelligence or EI indicates a kind of intelligence or skill that involves the ability to perceive, assess and positively influence one's own and other people's emotions. [Wikipedia]. As a leader, it's the ability to be in touch with your feelings, to wrap words around them and to articulate them to your colleagues, clients, employees and managers. It’s about being able to sense and respond authentically to those at work and home. Leaders who know how to sense and respond to clients and colleagues inspire action and get better results. Conduct our professional communications audit [PDF]. See the Emotional Intelligence workshop and coaching on Emotional Competencies.

BarOn Emotional Intelligence Quotient Inventory - EQ-i™
The BarOn EQ-i™ has been tested on over 110,000 individuals worldwide and is the first scientifically developed and validated measure of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence reflects one's ability to deal with daily environment challenges and helps predict one's success in life, including professional and personal pursuits. A growing body of research suggests that emotional intelligence, measured by Emotional Quotient (EQ), is a better predictor of "success" than the more traditional measures of cognitive intelligence (IQ).

What does the BarOn EQ-i™ measure?
The BarOn EQ-I is intended to help you better understand your emotional and social functioning. After completing a report, it opens up a conversation to explore your skills and initiate change. The BarOn EQ-i consists of 133 items and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Total EQ describes the broadest area of skills looking at overall emotional and social functioning. It is based on the most comprehensive theory of emotional intelligence to date and renders an overall EQ score as well as scores for the following 5 composite scales and 15 subscales:

Intrapersonal competence – self awareness and self-expression
· Self-Regard
· Emotional Self Awareness
· Assertiveness
· Independence
· Self-Actualization

Interpersonal competence – social awareness and interpersonal relationship
· Empathy
· Social Responsibility
· Interpersonal Relationship

Competence in adaptability – change management
· Reality Testing
· Flexibility
· Problem Solving

Competence in stress management – emotional management and regulation
· Stress Tolerance
· Impulse Control

General mood competence – self-motivation
· Optimism
· Happiness

These important areas of emotional intelligence are measured accurately with the aid of 4 validity indices and a sophisticated correction factor.

Please contact us to discuss doing the BarOn EQ-i™ report preferaby prior to attending our programs.

Adapted from the following sources:
ePsy Consultancy
Multi-Health Systems Inc