Measuring Emotional Intelligence - Free eBook in PDF Format

Book Description - ISBN 978-1-62620-968-8 (26 Pages)
This free eBook describes the popular models of emotional intelligence and the tools that are used to measure it in each case. The types of models available to measure an individual's levels of emotional intelligence are known as Ability, Trait, and Mixed models. There are at least 15 models of emotional intelligence, each with its own proprietary assessment tool.

Chapter 1 - Measuring Emotional Intelligence
Tests that attempt to measure emotional intelligence use either self-report questionnaires, 360 degree questionnaires, or performance questionnaires. Self-report questionnaires ask you to report on your abilities, skills, and behaviors. 360 degree questionnaires ask your boss, co-workers, and subordinates about your behavior, whereas performance questionnaires ask you to provide a solution to a practical problem.

Chapter 2 - Emotional Intelligence Models
The types of models available to measure an individual's levels of emotional intelligence are known as Ability, Trait, and Mixed models. There are at least 15 models of emotional intelligence, each with its own proprietary assessment tool.

Chapter 3 - Ability-Based Model of Emotional Intelligence
The ability-based model of emotional intelligence describes the abilities to perceive emotions, use emotions, understand emotions, and manage emotions.

Chapter 4 - The Trait Model of Emotional Intelligence
The trait model proposes that people have a number of emotional self-perceptions and emotional traits that form their personality.

Chapter 5 - ES-I Bar-On Model of Emotional Intelligence
The Bar-On model describes emotional-social intelligence as a cross-section of interrelated emotional and social competencies, and skills that determine how effectively people understand and express themselves, understand others, relate to them, and cope with daily demands and pressures.

Chapter 6 - Mixed Models of Emotional Intelligence
Mixed models combine emotional intelligence qualities with other personality traits unrelated to either emotion or intelligence. There are three group or team emotional intelligence models, including the Group Emotional Competence (GEC) inventory, the Work Group Emotional Intelligence Profile (WEIP), and the Organizational Vital Signs™ (OVS).

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - To develop your emotional intelligence in the workplace you must be willing to openly and honestly reflect on your own performance and behavior. Your long-term success relies on you making this an iterative process throughout your career.

Avoiding Stress at Work - Everyone has their unique level of over-commitment that leads to stress at work. Knowing when you are approaching this level and taking positive steps to keep control are key to maintaining your performance and productivity. You need to be aware of your stress symptoms.