Influence Your EQ
“Your EQ is the level of your ability to understand other people, what motivates them, and how to work cooperatively with them.”
– Howard Gardner
EQ is essential for personal well-being, healthy relationships, effective communication, leadership, and overall success in various areas of life.
It is a valuable skill set that can be developed and nurtured to enhance one’s emotional intelligence and overall quality of life.
We all know how it is important as a leader to mange between your thinking and feeling, in other words to upgrade your Emotional Intelligence skills.
Being that said, here I shed more light on how to put Emotional Intelligence into practice! how to use it in the workplace.
“Emotional intelligence is the real secret to success. The better we understand ourselves, the better we can understand, motivate and inspire others.”
– Travis Bradberry
KCG EQ Model
The emotional intelligence model of the 6 Seconds organization, also known as KCG (Know, Choose, Give), is a framework designed to develop and enhance emotional intelligence skills.
The model consists of three key steps:
Know, Choose, and Give, which represent the process of self-awareness, self-management, and connecting with others.
Know Yourself
This step focuses on developing self-awareness, which is the ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions, strengths, and areas for growth.
It involves becoming aware of one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations in different situations. By increasing self-awareness, individuals can better understand how their emotions impact their behavior and decision-making.
Choose Yourself
The Choose step emphasizes self-management, which involves effectively managing one’s own emotions and behaviors.
It involves recognizing and understanding the impact of emotions on oneself and others and making intentional choices about how to respond.
This step encourages individuals to develop strategies for regulating their emotions, handling stress, and making responsible decisions.
Give Yourself
The Give step focuses on building positive connections and relationships with others. It involves developing empathy, understanding others’ emotions, and effectively communicating and collaborating with them. Giving refers to acts of kindness, support, and positive engagement with others. By nurturing positive relationships, individuals can create a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters emotional well-being and enhances overall performance.
“Emotional intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act.”
– Daniel Goleman
The KCG model recognizes that emotional intelligence is a dynamic and ongoing process that requires continuous practice and development.
It provides a framework for individuals to cultivate self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal skills, ultimately leading to improved emotional well-being, relationships, and performance.
