Emotional Intelligence Exercise

Having a high EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is one of the most significant factors when it comes to the success of an organization.  This week let’s take a look at our Relationship Management skills, one of four parts of Emotional Intelligence.

Are you creating a culture of collaboration and cooperation with your emails?

What is your EQ?

Please take a look at your last three e-mails. This exercise requires you to move from your comfort zone and think about the possible adverse effects of what you have written.

Subject of Email Meeting Date  
My Intent To set a meeting with Stacey while avoiding the back and
forth of email trying to arrange a meeting time.  
   
Readers possible
feelings 		That I was arrogant by telling her when to meet with me. Alternatively, I did not respect her schedule or her position within the organization.  
Subject of Email  
My Intent          
Readers
possible
feelings 		         
Subject of Email  
My Intent          
Readers
possible
feelings 		         
Subject of Email  
My Intent            
Readers possible feelings