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High emotional intelligence allows you to more efficiently assess and respond to situations, build trust with contacts and to always remain vigilant.
What is High Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand and manage one’s emotions as well as the emotions of others. It involves both self-awareness (understanding one’s own feelings) and social awareness (understanding other people’s feelings).
High emotional intelligence gives covert operatives the ability to think through problems logically and objectively while also considering the impact their actions might have on those around them.
High Emotional Intelligence Advantages
Having a high level of emotional intelligence can be beneficial in many ways, especially in terms of completing stressful and dangerous missions.
For example, being able to read people’s body language and assess their true feelings can help operatives quickly identify threats in unfamiliar environments.
Additionally, having empathy allows operatives to communicate, manipulate and control people better which makes it easier for you to get information from them or to get them to do things for you.
Conversely, when equipped with high EQ, other people have a hard time reading you and knowing what you’re thinking. This is because your emotions aren’t on full display and can be suppressed or even showcased deceptively to your advantage.
Finally, having strong self-control keeps you stabilized with composure and focused under pressure to work optimally and without making rash decisions.
Developing High EQ
Everyone has a certain degree of emotional intelligence, but to achieve higher levels of EQ, it can only be developed with training and practice.
First and most importantly is by learning how to recognize and assess your own emotions as well as those of others in an efficient manner.
Finally, mastering the ability to maintain your composure in any situation will give you the foundation of being an “emotional intellect”.
Signs of Emotional Intelligence
Self-Awareness
Individuals who are self-aware are able to understand their own emotions and how they impact others. They are also able to regulate their emotions effectively and respond to them in a constructive way.
Emotional Regulation
Being able to regulate emotions effectively means that they’re able to control their reactions to both positive and negative emotions and respond in a way that’s helpful not harmful.
Stress Management
With high emotional intelligence comes with the ability to take care of themselves physically and mentally during hard times. They also have a positive outlook on life, which helps them to cope with stressful situations more effectively.
Social Skills
They are good at communication and can easily build relationships with others. They also tend to be good at conflict resolution and can defuse tense situations quickly and effectively.
Empathy
Empathetic people are able to understand the emotions of others and see things from their perspective. This ability allows them to build strong relationships with others and be more effective communicators.
Motivation
The motivated set goals for themselves and work hard to achieve them. They also stay positive even when faced with setbacks and continue to strive for success.
Flexibility
Individuals who are flexible are able to adapt to change easily and handle new situations well. They are also open-minded and willing to try new things.
High emotional intelligence is a critical component of success both in personal and professional aspects that can help you develop meaningful or advantageous connections and better understand oneself as well.
Above all else, high EQ serves as a vital tool for you to equally survive or thrive under the most normal to the most difficult of circumstances as a default skill.