There is a big benefit from having a high EQ, or high Emotional Quotient. What is your EQ? It is your ability to handle your emotions as well as communicate with others to develop better relationships? It is one side of the same coin as your IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, and it is responsible for more than 75% of your success?
Many people are so focused on their IQ and how it impacts their work life. But what makes the biggest impact is developing a stronger EQ. When teams are performing well, employees are happier and more engaged, and the workplace inspires them to live a life of purpose, then the emotional quotient of each person rises up. Managers who have a high EQ make excellent bosses because they influence change and inspire their team members, leading to higher profits and lower turnover. Employees with higher EQ take the initiative more often, feel committed to their company and enjoy their time at work more.
What can you expect from a team of people with a high EQ?
People with High EQ Read People Better
Being able to read facial cues and gauge reactions is an important part of steering conversations in the right direction. People with high emotional quotient are great at sensing how other people are feeling. This can be beneficial in sales and customer service relationships for your company.
They Pay More Attention
While many people become so engrossed in what they are doing, it can be easy to overlook others who may need help. A high EQ means that a person will notice and help other people who may be struggling on the team.
Good Motivatation Comes from High EQ
Empathy is an important part of EQ and it leads people to better understand what will motivate someone else to move ahead and meet goals. This is a valuable trait of any successful team leader.
Good at Self-Motivating
Not only does someone with a high EQ do a great job of motivating others, but they can focus on pushing themselves to move forward too. If you are a leader that refuses to sit idle and let the work be done for you, who gets involved and helps the team reach its goals, then you encourage your team to follow your lead and work hard to achieve goals as well.
EQ, unlike IQ, is something that can evolve and improve over time. Learn how to develop this important trait and you and your team will see more success in everything you do.