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Assess your emotional intelligence
Effective managers embody the five essential components that make up emotional intelligence; empathy, social skill, self-awareness, self-regulation, and motivation. Do any of these qualities describe you? Rate yourself.
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How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I have expertise in building and leading teams.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your social skills, such as: building relationships, finding common ground with people, and managing teams. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is an indicator of social skills. Socially skilled individuals possess some of the following characteristics: they are good at building relationships; they find common ground with people of all kinds; they are persuasive; and they are adept at managing teams.
Describes me perfectly
This is an indicator of social skills. Socially skilled individuals possess some of the following characteristics: they are good at building relationships; they find common ground with people of all kinds; they are persuasive; and they are adept at managing teams.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I have a knack for finding common ground with others.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your social skills, such as: building relationships, finding common ground with people, and managing teams. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is an indicator of social skills. Socially skilled individuals possess some of the following characteristics: they are good at building relationships; they find common ground with people of all kinds; they are persuasive; and they are adept at managing teams.
Describes me perfectly
This is an indicator of social skills. Socially skilled individuals possess some of the following characteristics: they are good at building relationships; they find common ground with people of all kinds; they are persuasive; and they are adept at managing teams.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I am self-confident.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your self-awareness skills, such as: better assessing your moods and emotions, realistically understanding your strengths and limitations, and owning up to failure when it happens. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is a characteristic of a self-aware person. Self-aware people possess some of the following characteristics: they are self-confident; they have an ability to assess themselves realistically—they understand their strengths and limitations; they can admit failure; and, at times, they have a self-deprecating sense of humor.
Describes me perfectly
This is a characteristic of a self-aware person. Self-aware people possess some of the following characteristics: they are self-confident; they have an ability to assess themselves realistically—they understand their strengths and limitations; they can admit failure; and, at times, they have a self-deprecating sense of humor.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I have expertise in coaching and retaining talented people.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your empathy skills, such as: being more sensitive to people's emotions and feelings, being more open to different points of view, and better understanding cultural and ethnic differences. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is a quality of an empathetic person. Empathetic people possess some of the following characteristics: they are sensitive to people's feelings and emotions; they are open to different points of view; and they understand cultural and ethnic differences.
Describes me perfectly
This is a quality of an empathetic person. Empathetic people possess some of the following characteristics: they are sensitive to people's feelings and emotions; they are open to different points of view; and they understand cultural and ethnic differences.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I am in control of my feelings and impulses.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your self-regulation skills, such as: controlling your feelings and impulses, creating an environment of fairness and being more open to ambiguity and change. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is characteristic of a self-regulated person. Self-regulated people possess some of the following characteristics: they are trustworthy and have integrity; they are in control of their feelings and impulses; they create an environment of fairness; they are comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.
Describes me perfectly
This is characteristic of a self-regulated person. Self-regulated people possess some of the following characteristics: they are trustworthy and have integrity; they are in control of their feelings and impulses; they create an environment of fairness; they are comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I constantly try to improve.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your motivation skills, such as: finding more passion in your work, pursuing goals with more energy and persistence; taking on more challenges and being optimistic even in the face of failure. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is characteristic of someone with motivation. Motivated people possess some of the following characteristics: they have a strong desire to achieve; they like challenges; they love to learn; they take pride in a job well done; they constantly try to improve; and they are optimistic even in the face of failure.
Describes me perfectly
This is characteristic of someone with motivation. Motivated people possess some of the following characteristics: they have a strong desire to achieve; they like challenges; they love to learn; they take pride in a job well done; they constantly try to improve; and they are optimistic even in the face of failure.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I know when to ask for help.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your self-awareness skills, such as: better assessing your moods and emotions, realistically understanding your strengths and limitations, and owning up to failure when it happens. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is a characteristic of a self-aware person. Self-aware people possess some of the following characteristics: they are self-confident; they have an ability to assess themselves realistically—they understand their strengths and limitations; they can admit failure; and, at times, they have a self-deprecating sense of humor.
Describes me perfectly
This is a characteristic of a self-aware person. Self-aware people possess some of the following characteristics: they are self-confident; they have an ability to assess themselves realistically—they understand their strengths and limitations; they can admit failure; and, at times, they have a self-deprecating sense of humor.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I am sensitive to cross-cultural differences.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your empathy skills, such as: being more sensitive to people's emotions and feelings, being more open to different points of view, and better understanding cultural and ethnic differences. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is a quality of an empathetic person. Empathetic people possess some of the following characteristics: they are sensitive to people's feelings and emotions; they are open to different points of view; and they understand cultural and ethnic differences.
Describes me perfectly
This is a quality of an empathetic person. Empathetic people possess some of the following characteristics: they are sensitive to people's feelings and emotions; they are open to different points of view; and they understand cultural and ethnic differences.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I have a strong drive to achieve.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your motivation skills, such as: finding more passion in your work, pursuing goals with more energy and persistence; taking on more challenges and being optimistic even in the face of failure. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is characteristic of someone with motivation. Motivated people possess some of the following characteristics: they have a strong desire to achieve; they like challenges; they love to learn; they take pride in a job well done; they constantly try to improve; and they are optimistic even in the face of failure.
Describes me perfectly
This is characteristic of someone with motivation. Motivated people possess some of the following characteristics: they have a strong desire to achieve; they like challenges; they love to learn; they take pride in a job well done; they constantly try to improve; and they are optimistic even in the face of failure.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I am trustworthy.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your self-regulation skills, such as: controlling your feelings and impulses, creating an environment of fairness and being more open to ambiguity and change. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is characteristic of a self-regulated person. Self-regulated people possess some of the following characteristics: they are trustworthy and have integrity; they are in control of their feelings and impulses; they create an environment of fairness; they are comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.
Describes me perfectly
This is characteristic of a self-regulated person. Self-regulated people possess some of the following characteristics: they are trustworthy and have integrity; they are in control of their feelings and impulses; they create an environment of fairness; they are comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I know my strengths and limitations.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your self-awareness skills, such as: better assessing your moods and emotions, realistically understanding your strengths and limitations, and owning up to failure when it happens. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is a characteristic of a self-aware person. Self-aware people possess some of the following characteristics: they are self-confident; they have an ability to assess themselves realistically—they understand their strengths and limitations; they can admit failure; and, at times, they have a self-deprecating sense of humor.
Describes me perfectly
This is a characteristic of a self-aware person. Self-aware people possess some of the following characteristics: they are self-confident; they have an ability to assess themselves realistically—they understand their strengths and limitations; they can admit failure; and, at times, they have a self-deprecating sense of humor.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I suspend judgment and prefer to seek out information.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your self-regulation skills, such as: controlling your feelings and impulses, creating an environment of fairness and being more open to ambiguity and change. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is characteristic of a self-regulated person. Self-regulated people possess some of the following characteristics: they are trustworthy and have integrity; they are in control of their feelings and impulses; they create an environment of fairness; they are comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.
Describes me perfectly
This is characteristic of a self-regulated person. Self-regulated people possess some of the following characteristics: they are trustworthy and have integrity; they are in control of their feelings and impulses; they create an environment of fairness; they are comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I am optimistic even in the face of failure.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your motivation skills, such as: finding more passion in your work, pursuing goals with more energy and persistence; taking on more challenges and being optimistic even in the face of failure. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is characteristic of someone with motivation. Motivated people possess some of the following characteristics: they have a strong desire to achieve; they like challenges; they love to learn; they take pride in a job well done; they constantly try to improve; and they are optimistic even in the face of failure.
Describes me perfectly
This is characteristic of someone with motivation. Motivated people possess some of the following characteristics: they have a strong desire to achieve; they like challenges; they love to learn; they take pride in a job well done; they constantly try to improve; and they are optimistic even in the face of failure.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I enjoy collaboration.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your social skills, such as: building relationships, finding common ground with people, and managing teams. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is an indicator of social skills. Socially skilled individuals possess some of the following characteristics: they are good at building relationships; they find common ground with people of all kinds; they are persuasive; and they are adept at managing teams.
Describes me perfectly
This is an indicator of social skills. Socially skilled individuals possess some of the following characteristics: they are good at building relationships; they find common ground with people of all kinds; they are persuasive; and they are adept at managing teams.


How accurately does the following statement describe you?

I intuitively know how people are feeling.

Doesn't describe me at all
You may want to spend more time focusing on your empathy skills, such as: being more sensitive to people's emotions and feelings, being more open to different points of view, and better understanding cultural and ethnic differences. This is not to suggest that you don't do these things. However, if you want to balance out your EI capabilities, you may want to concentrate more on this area.
Describes me somewhat
This is a quality of an empathetic person. Empathetic people possess some of the following characteristics: they are sensitive to people's feelings and emotions; they are open to different points of view; and they understand cultural and ethnic differences.
Describes me perfectly
This is a quality of an empathetic person. Empathetic people possess some of the following characteristics: they are sensitive to people's feelings and emotions; they are open to different points of view; and they understand cultural and ethnic differences.


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