D1 W4 - EI

Discussion: Emotional Intelligence—A Key Leadership Skill

Before beginning this Discussion, take a moment to participate in one of the many online assessments of Emotional Intelligence (EI) available by conducting an online search of "Emotional Intelligence Surveys." You may also use one of the following Emotional Intelligence surveys:

How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? (verywellmind.com)

Emotional Intelligence Quiz | Greater Good (berkeley.edu)

Note:  After assessing your own score, you do not need to share your findings with your colleagues in this Discussion.

To prepare for this Discussion Assignment , pay particular attention to the following Learning Resources:

How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? (verywellmind.com)

Emotional Intelligence Quiz | Greater Good (berkeley.edu)

The ability model of emotional intelligence – “See attachment”

Discussion Assignment – Respond to the following listed below:

· 4 – 5 paragraph cohesive response

· Describe at least two credible methods one can use to build his or her emotional intelligence.

· For each suggestion, articulate the pros and cons of the method, including your analysis of the applicability of this method as a tool to increase your own emotional intelligence.

· Offer an example of a time when employing one of these methods might have allowed you to have a better outcome to a situation.

· Based on the readings and your own research, assess the extent to which you think that emotional intelligence can improve leader effectiveness.

· No plagiarism

· APA citing

Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week's Learning Resources, as well as other credible resources you have read; or what you have observed and experienced.