Assignment | Emotional and Cultural Intelligence

Hi, I need plagiarism free work. Please check all the information which is mentioned in the pdf file. Also, please include the following details. Your reflective essay should include: • Integration of these reflections with theoretical concepts. • A reflective essay can be entirely written in the first person. • A brief discussion of identified strengths and areas for development, presenting your own results, your associates’ results, and a discussion of the patterns, similarities/differences and trends you discover. • Evidence of integration of feedback received from your associates, as well as consideration of your own past experiences and feedback from other sources you have received in years gone by. 

Running head: EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Self-Evaluation................................................................................................................................2
The Johari Window......................................................................................................................3
Strengths......................................................................................................................................4
Weaknesses..................................................................................................................................4
Self-improvement methods......................................................................................................4
Development of competencies to become a global citizen..........................................................5
1. Getting inspired.............................................................................................................5
2. Getting educated............................................................................................................6
3. Trying different foods...................................................................................................6
4. Making friends worldwide............................................................................................6
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
References........................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
Emotional and cultural intelligence play a key role in framing the correct decisions. I
have taken few surveys for the purpose of self-assessment. The surveys are from the GEIT
(Global Leadership Foundation’s Global Emotional Intelligence Test) and DGEI (Daniel
Goleman’s EQ Instrument) sites respectively. The surveys that were portrayed on these sites
comprised of self-accessing and self-evaluating questions. The GEIT site had certain quadrants
like self-awareness, social awareness, self-management and relationship management that were
taken into consideration for the evaluation. On the other hand, in case of DGEI site motivation,
empathy and social skills are some of the aspects that were taken into consideration.
Furthermore, I shared the survey links with two of my closest friends and asked them to take the
test as well in terms of evaluating me on the basis of the results. A critical representation
comprising of the results has been made in this report, using the Johari Window for analysing the
outcomes and areas that need to be worked upon.
Self-Evaluation
On the basis of the results I have gathered, I have prepared a Juhari Window for the
purpose of comparing my personal results with that of the other two results of my friends. This
will help me in various ways to understand my own self and what they think about me on the
basis of their evaluation (Goleman and Boyatzis, 2017). A diagrammatic representation of the
Juhari Window has been provided comprising of the four quadrants. In addition to it, I have also
provided the screenshots of the surveys taken by my friends for the purpose of evaluation.

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Friend 1
Friend 2
Before moving on to the Juhari Window, let me first give a brief overview of the
windows, comprising it. The first quadrant of the window, ‘open’ comprises of all the traits of
mine that are known by me and other people who know me as well (Collins and Cooper, 2014).
The second quadrant of the window, that is the ‘blind spot’ comprises of all my traits that are
completely obscure to me but are known by others who know me well. The third quadrant, which
is the ‘hidden’ one lists all my personal traits that are exclusively known by me only and not
others. Lastly, the fourth quadrant that is the ‘unknown’ jots down all my traits that are unknown

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to both me and the ones who know me. The traits that are listed in the Johari Window are on the
basis of survey observations. This portrays a thorough analysis of the results of my friend and
evaluates it with my personal results.
The Johari Window
Known to Self Unknown to Self
Known to Others
Open Area
Brave
Adaptable
Complex
Confident
Cheerful
Caring
Able
Extroverted
Witty
Empathetic
Dependable
Dignified
Blind Area
Clever
Independent
Knowledgeable
Mature
Patient
Relaxed
Wise
Calm
Idealistic
Intelligent
Logical
Observant
Proud
Self-assertive
Unknown to
Others
Hidden Area
Reflective
Sentimental
Bold
Searching
Silly
Unknown Area
Energetic
Introverted
Powerful
Religious
Spontaneous
Accepting
Ingenious
Nervous
Quiet
Shy
Tense

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Strengths
On the basis of the results I have gathered by filling up the surveys, it is quite evident that
the self-awareness factor of mine is one of the best out of all the other descriptors. This also
portrays that the emotional intelligence along with the listening skills, enriched within me is
quite high. There are several other benefits of having a good self-awareness including strong
ground for communications and strengthened relationship aspects (Serrat, 2017). A subsequent
improvement of critical analysis and proper decision making are also one of the most beneficial
aspects of being highly self-aware.
Weaknesses
However, self-management is one of my greatest weaknesses that has been put forward
by the survey results as well. Management can be stated as one of the most prominent and
crucially important aspect in the workplace (Saxena, 2015). Often the aspect of self-management
is overlooked. In simple terms, it is the ability to take account of your own work. As my self-
management skills are low, it will definitely affect me in setting my goals thus impacting the
process of prioritizing the required tasks.

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Self-improvement methods
In order for me to gain improvement in terms of self-management skills, there are few rules
or measures that I need to incorporate in my everyday life. These are mentioned as follows:
1. The ‘Two-Minute’ rule implementation
2. Avoiding Multi-tasking myths
3. Admitting the personal mistakes
4. Acting like an adult and being responsible
5. Allowing time for the purpose of self-reflection
One of the key reasons that I have found for my weak self-management skills is believing in
the myth of “Be your own boss”. However, I have come to understand partially that we are
already our own bosses (Rasheed, 2015). This can be further strengthened and justified, if I focus
more on my self-management skills.
Development of competencies to become a global citizen
A global citizen can be defined as someone who is completely aware of the world around
him/her and is responsible enough to do his/her part of the job in it (McCleskey, 2014). In order
for me to become a global citizens there are several things that I need to work upon like
respecting and valuing the diversity. I also need to be knowledgeable enough and raise my voice
against any kind of injustice, taking place around me. Creativity, flexibility, pro-activeness and
dedication are also some of the key aspects that I need to consider in order for me to become a
global citizen. The specific competencies that I need to work upon have been mentioned briefly
as follows:

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1. Getting inspired
I need to find myself a world map along with finding specific books on the places, I can visit.
This may include non-fictional, fictional or books on geography. It is highly necessary for me to
look for the passion inside me (Mathew and Gupta, 2015). Also, keeping myself intrigued with
diverse cultures and different countries will keep me motivated. In addition to it, it will also help
me in adapting to different community guidelines across the globe.
2. Getting educated
Another thing that I need to do is taking global courses of education (Lilley, Barker and
Harris, 2015). This will be beneficial for me in several ways, including enriching my knowledge
base with the happenings around the world.
3. Trying different foods
I also need to go to different restaurants and try different kinds of food (Njoroge and
Yazdanifard, 2014). Trying to learn a different language is also very helpful as this will help me
in knowing the basics of a different culture or a country thus impacting my global citizenship
values in an immensely positive way.
4. Making friends worldwide
Lastly, another thing that I can do to enrich my global knowledge is making global friends.
Social networking sites like Facebook and tweeter can be very helpful in doing so (Ang,
Rockstuhl and Tan, 2015).
Conclusion
Therefore, taking in account all the potential aspects of cultural and emotional
intelligence along with the compiled results gathered from the surveys, I can conclude that

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cultural and emotional diversity play a huge role in establishing a stable ground for an individual.
There are certain aspects that I need to work upon. Each and every trait of mine have been
represented using a Johari Model diagram which also compares the survey results of my friends
with that of my own. If proper counter measures, as pointed out in the essay are taken, I believe
my functionality as a global citizen will develop a lot along with my workplace potential. There
will also be a potential increment in my global diversity aspect as well. Growing as a person in
terms of ethics and values is definitely challenging but I have always loved challenges.

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References
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Collins, C.S. and Cooper, J.E., 2014. Emotional intelligence and the qualitative researcher.
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Goleman, D. and Boyatzis, R., 2017. Emotional intelligence has 12 elements. Which do you
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Mathew, M. and Gupta, K.S., 2015. Transformational leadership: Emotional intelligence. SCMS
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Njoroge, C.N. and Yazdanifard, R., 2014. The impact of social and emotional intelligence on
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Rasheed, S.P., 2015. Self-Awareness as a Therapeutic Tool for Nurse/Client Relationship.
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Serrat, O., 2017. Understanding and developing emotional intelligence. In Knowledge solutions
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