Emotional Intelligence and how it improves a working place

This case study discusses the importance of Emotional Intelligence in improving workplace relationships and decision making. It highlights how managers can use EI to lead and manage their employees effectively. The study also emphasizes the need for individuals to embrace differences and use them to make a constructive difference. The subject of the study is Emotional Intelligence and its impact on the workplace.

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Emotional Intelligence and how it improves a working place
Emotional intelligence refers to the art of identifying and managing own feelings and
attitude about something or somebody and that of others. Emotions are known to derail a lot at a
workplace especially the negative and destructive emotions. Decision making becomes very
difficult and at times impaired in an environment that faces emotional distress. According to EI
Skills Group (2013), emotions at a workplace should not only be viewed as an impairment to the
general work and decision making but also has a positive impact on the operations at a
workplace especially when analyzed well. They can always inspire, help make good decisions,
and also help make life meaningful.
In an organizational setting, quite a number of problems arise that are likely to derail
operations which in turn come with high operational costs. Relationship issues within the
organization always form the biggest problems in organizations because everyone always wants
a win situation but with Emotional Intelligence, individuals will always find amicable solutions
to their relationship issues and work towards a win-win situation for all (Emmerling & Goleman,
2003). Emotional Intelligence is designed for people who believe that they need to develop and
improve their emotional feelings and attitudes towards something, someone or themselves. High-
level managers, company executives, key employees and entry-level employees all need
Emotional Intelligence lesson to effectively take good control of their emotions and to
consequently improve their work performance.
According to Exforsys (2009), Emotional Intelligence can be put to good use in a number
of instances at a working place; first, Emotional Intelligence can be put to practice by managers
to effectively lead and manage their employees. By understanding the emotions of employees at
a working place, it is possible for managers to first perceive the feelings of their members and
use such emotions to think through and enable a positive bonding between them and the
employees. It will also be possible for the managers to understand the root cause of the emotions
and put forward possible actions to manage the emotional employees by figuring out ways to
motivate, solve problems and to inspire without necessarily overwhelming others.
Emotional Intelligence is used to enhance audience sensitivity in a number of ways; EI is
a tool for showing care for people irrespective of their emotional imbalance. According to Llopis
(2012), leaders ought to know when to strike an emotional balance between maturity and
compassion and the job requirements. Secondly, EI is a bridge through which individuals in an
organizational setting would embrace differences between themselves and use the difference to
make a big constructive difference or change that would have a greater organizational impact.
Differences at a workplace would brood opportunity for innovation and unique perspectives, it is
a means to diversity. Last but not least EI also enables people to have a sense of responsibility
and accountability. It is also important that leaders and their employees be mindful of their needs
so as to be productive and to reach their full potential.

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References;
Exforsys (2009). Emotional Intelligence. Retrieved April 22, 2018, from
http://www.exforsys.com/career-center/ei.html
Emmerling, R. J. & Goleman, D. (2003). Emotional intelligence: Issues and common misunderstandings.
Issues and Recent Developments in Emotional Intelligence,1(1), Retrieved April 22, 2018, from
www.eiconsortium.org/pdf/EI_Issues_And_Common_Misunderstandings.pdf
EI Skills Group (2013). About EI. Retrieved April 22, 2018, from
http://www.eiskillsgroup.com/about-ei/
Llopis, G. (2012). 5 Ways to Lead with Emotional Intelligence -- and Boost Productivity
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2012/09/24/5-ways-to-lead-with-emotional-
intelligence-and-boost-productivity/#5025a1987984