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College of Business

Tuskegee University

Date:11/18/19

From my total score, my total score is 58. In relation to the mean for emotionally intelligent person, my score is above by 2 points since emotionally intelligent person the score starts at 56 to 75. In relation to the standard deviation range, my score is -7.5 to that of the emotional intelligence mean of 65.5. This shows that my score is within the standard deviation range of +/-13.

Emotional intelligence refers to the capability of an individual to find out and manage his or her own emotions besides the emotions of other people. As per the scale, I think it reveals that I can personally identify what I feel at any given time. Secondly, it reveals that I personally understand how to identify my emotions. Thirdly is that it reveals that I understand how my personal emotions impact other individuals may it be a positive or negative impact. Finally, the scale clearly reveals that I can personally control my own emotions besides managing other people’s emotions too. The fact that my total scale score is below the emotional intelligence means doesn't classify me as someone who is not emotionally intelligent because, my standard deviation is -7.5 which is within the general population standard deviation mean of +/-13 which shows that am perfectly emotionally intelligent, hence other individuals can approach me for advice. The score also helps me to realize that I possess great leadership qualities which I personally was not aware of, but because I have realized the same I will intend to explore these skills for the betterment of the society.

Areas of Improvement

Like many researchers findings, emotionally intelligent persons also have got some short-comings which needs to be worked on. On my perception, I need to work on the following areas so that I can improve my emotional intelligence for the better; the first are is on self-awareness, self-regulation as well as empathy.

Personal Improvement Strategy

For me to be able to improve my emotional intelligence as per the above areas of improvement, I will apply the following strategies.

· I will make good use of myself awareness through the use of constructive and effective feedbacks when handling other peoples’ feelings.

· I will also improve myself awareness through keenly observing the response the family members have towards any of my behaviors.

· I will also ensure that I improve my self-control by taking responsibility for any mistake that I do besides responding to any situation calmly.

· I will consider developing personal empathy by listening to my brothers and sisters without interrupting them.

· Finally, I will start providing praise and constructive feedbacks to my family members.

References:

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/ei-quiz.htm

Chutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) located here: