Emotional Intelligence (EI) has become popular as a
determining factor of success over the recent past. The process of
understanding one’s emotions, how they sit on issues, and resolve issues is
important for moving forward to higher levels of management. The era of the
emotionally infant boss throwing a temper tantrum to get people motivated no
longer pushes people to the highest levels of performance. Developing emotional
intelligence in business students can raise executive functioning.
No doubt business is stressful and that stress
impacts every aspect of the working and non-working spheres of our life. EI is
so powerful that it influences performance, leadership, physical, and mental
health (Humphrey, 2013). It is one of those fundamental skills that reaches
into every part of our life.
EI can impact how we manage employees, interact with
business partners, make deals and handle the daily frustrations within the
workplace. When confronting major business challenges the emotional intelligent
person will not only be able to deal with this frustration but still encourage people
to overcome obstacles without losing control.
It is such an important skill for graduates that it
is beneficial to start teaching emotional intelligence in college. How this is
not easy as there are multiple layers of knowledge that range from definition
to personal insight. Yet the process of understanding how to communicate,
understanding oneself, and knowing how emotional intelligence influences our
lives can be beneficial.
Better management of one’s emotions and what they
mean also impacts how we relate with others and influence them in the business
world. People trust a person who has an even keel personality and seems to
bring forth trust by their words and demeanor. People with high EI can work
through the ups and downs of life to achieve their objectives. Students who can master their own EI are an emotional asset to an organization and have the staying power to manage for long periods of time.
Humphrey, R. (2013). The benefits of emotional intelligence and
empathy to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship
Research Journal, 3 (3).
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