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The Big 3 There are three elements within the EQ-i that highly correlate with each other—Self-Regard, Self-Actualization and Optimism. This conceptually makes sense. If I have high Self-Regard, I like myself and bring to my interactions a sense of self-worth and confidence. Confidence allows me and
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EQ Surprise #4 – EQ Deficiencies are Hard to Work On
Low EQ-i Scores Often Reflect Low Interest Most of the time, people who lack engagement with or get a low score in a given element of the EQ-i have little interest in the work that would correct that EQ deficiency. It is often their lack of awareness of or the lack of perceived value in these
EQ Surprise #3 – The EQ-i Shock Block
EQ-i Scores—and not just low ones—can be shocking at first The first time I took the EQ-i, I was excited to get my report. I had worked in the field a while—trained, keynoted and written a few books. I was going to blow this thing away. I got the report via e-mail, and when I looked at it, I was
EQ Surprise #2 – Forget Your Emotional Intelligence Scores
Scores are Overrated “My Assertiveness score is 112. My Emotional Intelligence beats yours by 7 points,” or “Last time I took the EQ-i, I got an Independence score of 95. Next time it’s going to be higher.” Too often EQ-i users get hooked by their scores, and by so doing, miss the fruit that
EQ Surprise #1 — There is no Emotional Intelligence on a Desert Island
Emotional Intelligence Needs a Comparison “I have low Empathy, but my Assertiveness is high.” This statement only makes sense when I compare my Emotional Intelligence—my social behavior—to others around me. In fact, comparison with others is the only thing that gives EQ any meaning at