EQ Factor

By Daniel Bobinski What drives us to do what we do? Many social scientists say there are two types of drivers; extrinsic and intrinsic. Personally, I preferred the terms learned and natural, as I think they’re easier to understand that way. This month, I want to...

By Daniel Bobinski The names and jobs in the following story have been changed to protect the innocent – and also to keep me from being sued. Thomas had been a technical trainer for several decades. He had great annual reviews, his students always gave him high marks...

For several millennia, people have realized the value of self-awareness. And, for the last 25 years, self-awareness has been the starting point for learning emotional intelligence.

Being aware of our fears and how they impact and/or inhibit us is part of good self-awareness, which is the starting point for developing emotional intelligence.

Perhaps you’ve heard of the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In many ways, it paved the road for the field of emotional intelligence, because it provides a framework for self-management and relationship management.

Occasionally, I have extraverted clients tell me they wish their introverted coworkers would come out of their shells and talk a little more. The opposite happens, too.