Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity

The article analyses the results of the Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test and Howard Gardner Model test to identify strengths and weaknesses, and future scope of development and growth. It also discusses competencies that need to be developed and the Johari window of the analysis.

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Name of the Student
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Author Note

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Introduction:
In the following article, three results of the Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence
test and Howard Gardner Model test, performed for me, by myself and two other people (a
friend and a colleague) were analysed and compared to find my strengths and weaknesses, as
well as to understand and identify my future scope of development and growth (Goleman,
2006; Goleman and Boyatzis 2017; Smith 2002; Gardner 2000; Gardner 2018)
Links:
Howard Gardner Model test:
http://www.businessballs.com/howardgardnermultipleintelligences.htm#multiple
%20intelligences%20tests
Daniel Goleman’s EQ Instrument:
http://www.iq-test.net/eq-test.html
Part 1: Comparison of results-
Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test performed on me gave an EQ score of 0
(which implies that I am emotionally cold, and rarely show concern about others though
processes. It helps me to take decisions in an assertive manner but also can unintentionally
make others upset). When filled by 2 other people (one colleague and one friend) both also
showed a result of 0, which implicates the same emotional qualities identified by the self test.
This showed that the results were consistent with how I perceived my own emotional quotient
as well as how others viewed my emotional status. Both my friend and colleague agreed that
I was emotionally distant and cold, and rarely considered opinions of others on myself, and
believed in a headstrong and assertive attitude towards things. This is very helpful strategy

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for me to make decisions easily and more quickly, considering facts more objectively and
logically, and not emotionally. However, such logical approach towards life also resulted in
me alienating others and hurting the sentiments of many, who felt I am too outspoken and
even rude. Even though I rarely intend to upset others, the straightforward attitude and
emotional distance from other often results in me unintentionally upsetting few people.
The Howard Gardner MI model that I filled for myself showed strong aptitude for
music, spatial-visual acuity, interpersonal and linguistic skills, while it showed that Logical-
mathematical skills needed improvement. The tables below show the results and the graphs of
the test results after completion by me as well as 2 other individuals on me (a friend and a
colleague).
Intelligence type your totals
Linguistic 31
Logical-Mathematical 26
Musical 40
Bodily-Kinaesthetic 29
Spatial-Visual 33
Interpersonal 31
Intrapersonal 29
Table 1: Result of Howard Gardner MI model as filled out by myself
Intelligence type your totals
Linguistic 36
Logical-Mathematical 33
Musical 36
Bodily-Kinaesthetic 32

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Spatial-Visual 26
Interpersonal 33
Intrapersonal 26
Table 2: Result of Howard Gardner MI model as filled out by a colleague
Intelligence type your totals
Linguistic 27
Logical-Mathematical 26
Musical 24
Bodily-Kinaesthetic 26
Spatial-Visual 24
Interpersonal 26
Intrapersonal 23
Table 3: Result of Howard Gardner MI model as filled out by a friend
Intelligence type Self Filled
Score
Filled by
Colleague
Filled by friend
Linguistic 31 36 27
Logical-
Mathematical
26 33 26
Musical 40 36 24
Bodily-Kinaesthetic 29 32 26
Spatial-Visual 33 26 24
Interpersonal 31 33 26
Intrapersonal 29 26 23
Table 4: Comparison of scores from self assessment and assessments by colleague and a
friend.

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Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Musical
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Spatial-Visual
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Self Filled Score
Filled by Colleague
Filled by friend
Figure 5: Graphical representation of the comparison of results from Howard Gardner MI
model.
Part 2: analysis of strengths and weaknesses based on self survey results and possible
scope for improvement-
The average scores from the three results of the Howar5d Gardner Model showed the
following scores: Musical (33.33); Linguistic (31.33); Interpersonal (30); Bodily-Kinaesthetic
(29); Logical-Mathematical (28.33); Spatial-Visual (27.66) and Intrapersonal (26).
Skills Average
Linguistic 31.33333333
Logical-
Mathematical
28.33333333
Musical 33.33333333
Bodily-Kinaesthetic 29
Spatial-Visual 27.66666667
Interpersonal 30
Intrapersonal 26

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Table 6: Average scores for each skill in the Howard Gardner Model.
From the Howard Gardner Model, it was evident that my key strengths lied in musical
and linguistic skills, while it also showed a weak intrapersonal skill. The strongest of these
skills is the musical skill or musical ability, which involves a certain level of awareness,
appreciation and the ability to use sounds. This also means the ability to recognize tonal and
rhythmic patterns, and have clear understanding of the relation between sounds and
emotions/feelings. These skills are important in the performance of musical pieces, sing
songs, review a piece of music, train someone to play a music instrument and even specify
the kind of music that can be used for telephone system and receptions. Professions like
musicians, party planners, music producers, piano tuners, singers, acoustic and sound
engineers, DJ, entertainers, environment and noise advisors and voice coach’s cab are
benefited from such skills (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). Such skills can be developed with
music, sounds and rhythms.
Strong linguistic skills also imply strength with words and language, both written and
spoken. It also means an ability to retain, interpret and explain ideas and information using
language, and show the ability to comprehend the relation between meaning and
communication. These skills can help to write out steps, speak on a topic, change a piece of
work, write a speech, comment on an event, and use a negative or positive approach to a
story. The skills can be useful in many professions like radio professionals, lawyers, linguists,
writers, speakers, trainers, media consultants, copywriters, English tutors, poets, journalists,
editors, PR consultants, and television and (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018).
My emotional coldness that was analysed by Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence
test showed that I have the ability to consider facts and not get too emotionally involved in a

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situation, which I consider both a strength and a weakness, depending upon the
circumstance.
Part 3: Competencies that needs to be developed-
The competencies that I believe I need to develop to ensure continued professional
and personal development are: Intrapersonal skills, spatial visual skills, and bodily
kinaesthetic skills. My aim is to improve their scores to 30 or above, thereby showing
markedly significant improvement in my overall skills and abilities as a professional.
Interpersonal Skill implies the ability to perceive the feelings of other people. This
skill helps to relate to others, interpret behaviours and communication as well as comprehend
the relation between people and their circumstances (including other people). The key skills
involved in this aspect includes the ability to analyse moods from facial expressions, express
feelings using body languages, affect other’s feelings through a planned approach and
counsel or coach another person. This skill helps in the development of communication,
teamwork, cooperation and contacts between people (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). This is a
very important skill which can further help to develop leadership abilities (Chen and Rybak
2017)
The Spatial-Visual skills depend upon the spatial and visual cognition or perceptions,
making visual image or pictorial imagination and expression. This helps to comprehend
relationships between images and their imp-lied meanings, and between space and effects.
Such skills are useful for creation of designs (like for costumes, decorations, paintings,
architectures); help to understand or decipher painting, design layouts of places, design logos
of companies or buildings or any other objects related to out day to day life. Such skills are
important for artists, cartoonists, designers, story-boarders, photographers, architects,
sculptors, engineers, consultants, planners and even inventors (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018).

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This skill will be helpful for me to be able to design and visualize my plan, and therefore help
in its implementation (Nguyen et al. 2014)
Bodily Kinaesthetic skills is related the control of the body movements, and involves
certain levels of manual dexterity, physical agility and a sense of balance (Frosh 2015). It
also includes coordination between the body and eye movements. Such activity is important
for acts like juggling, showing sports abilities, flipping objects, mimic others actions (acting
as mime) and explain something, fly kites or flip pancakes. This ability is important to coach
someone on effective work posture and understand safe workspace ergonomics. This ability
involves physical experience and movement as well as the senses of touch and feeling.
Developing these skills is important for several professions like actors, dancers, sports
personnel, soldiers and drivers (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). This skill can help me
understand safe working practices and its relation to ergonomics, and therefore be able to
support the workforce to foster safe working place (Diers-Sarasin 2016).
Johari Window:
The following table is the Johari window of the above analysis:
Known to
Self
Not Known to
self
Known to others
ARENA:
Spatial
Visual,
Intrapersona
;
BLIND SPOT:
Bodily-
Kinaesthetic,
Logical-
Mathematical
Not Known to
Others
FAÇADE:
Linguistic,
Music
UNKNOWN:
Interpersonal
Conclusion:

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Using the Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test and Howard Gardner Model, I
was able to understand that I had strong skills in musicality and linguistic ability, while
showing the weakness in interpersonal, spatial visual and bodily kinaesthetic skills. I believe
that through the development of these skills, I would be able to promote personal and
professional development, and further my career.

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