There is a piece of jargon within the professional development world that we use frequently here at VM Learning. It's called 'Emotional Intelligence' (EI). It's up there with such legendary organisational icons as Total Quality Management, Transformational Leadership, Management by Objectives (MBO) and reengineering. In fact EI has gathered so much momentum over the years that it's worth knowing about, as many organisations now consider it to be an essential component of leadership. Essentially EI is an umbrella term coined by David Goleman in his ground-breaking work of the same name. It encompasses many tried and proven ways of improving human relations. It's revolutionary because EI's structure provides a simple, natural understanding of complex human issues. It also provides a pathway to skills that can enhance the way you live, love, play and work with other people. A key aspect of Emotional Intelligence is the ability to handle our emotions, especially within a workplace setting. This can be easier said than done.... Whether you love your job or not, it is easy to get bothered in the workplace. Frustrations with technology, a meeting running over time or too many distractions; sometimes no matter how hard you try to stay focused your emotions start to build. And when tension rises in any environment, it is difficult to maintain a positive and productive attitude. But emotions are simply a part of the human condition, both the good and bad, and while you may be extraordinary at managing your job role, you might not be so good at managing yourself emotionally. Most people like to think of themselves as rational, but think back on the last time you were truly overwhelmed by your emotions. Perhaps you [...]The post Managing your...self appeared first on VM Learning.
