Emotional intelligence is largely based on genetics but there are components that can be studied or developed through training (Goleman, 1995). As measured in the emotional intelligence level assessment, EI is composed of self-awareness, self-management, self-motivation, empathy and social skills. From these five dimensions, social skills can be the most difficult to learn, while an individual can attend self-awareness workshops which in turn can improve ones empathy, self-motivation and self-management. Nelson and Low (2003) however believe that emotional intelligence can be learned especially leadership skills and emotional regulation. Of all the components of EI, the easiest to learn and master would be self-awareness since it concerns oneself and one has better control over ones thoughts and feelings. If an individual can alter his or her negative thoughts about his or her self, then change or improvement is easier to attain. The most difficult would be learning social skills, a persons personality and interpersonal skills have been set in adulthood (Weisenger, 1998). Thus, it is very difficult to suddenly be friendly and accommodating when has been shy and aloof for the most part of his or her life. But anything can be learned, given the right motivation and determination to improve ones social skills, the possibility to do so is there.
My score in the emotional intelligence assessment was 36, which according to the test is in the average range. People with high emotional intelligence have scores greater than 40, while those with lower emotional intelligence have scores of 20 or lower. However, I think that I am emotionally intelligent, I have been able to relate well with other people in all aspects of my life. I am not encumbered by panic or fear when asked to give presentations, I am accommodating, easy to get a long with, and a positive thinker. Moreover, I know who I am, I am confident of my abilities and I know my limitations. There are areas though that I wish I could be better at, and everyday is a new day to improve myself.
They often say that leaders are made, not born. Workshops and training programs generally advocate that leadership is a skill and not a facet of personality, thus it can be learned (George, 2008). I think everyone can be leaders, thus the most important thing for leadership training programs to include is discovering ones leadership potentials and bringing out leadership skills in the individual. Also, leadership styles and how it works in different organizations. It is important that leaders and leaders to be have knowledge of their leadership skills, their strengths and limitations and how they affect their members and subordinates. Training programs are only effective when the participants have the internal motivation to attend and learn from it. Giving trainings to participants who do not need it would be futile.
Part IILearning is a life-long process. No matter how many degrees we have, or how much training we have attended or the experiences that we have, there is always room for more learning and as long as we are alive, we never stop learning. I believe that when we embrace this point of view, then our mind will never grow old or senile because our mind is always working and absorbing new information. We can be more confident of our knowledge and skills because we know that it is not outdated or ancient. We do not feel left-out by younger workers with their host of skills because we believe that we can learn and master it too. Moreover, it gives us the satisfaction of enjoying and taking pride in whatever we have learned. If we make each experience a learning experience, then we can be more positive about our tasks, roles and accomplishments. The saddest thing is that most people assume that one has learned everything and that there is no room for improvement or that it is too late to achieve our goals.
My score in the emotional intelligence assessment was 36, which according to the test is in the average range. People with high emotional intelligence have scores greater than 40, while those with lower emotional intelligence have scores of 20 or lower. However, I think that I am emotionally intelligent, I have been able to relate well with other people in all aspects of my life. I am not encumbered by panic or fear when asked to give presentations, I am accommodating, easy to get a long with, and a positive thinker. Moreover, I know who I am, I am confident of my abilities and I know my limitations. There are areas though that I wish I could be better at, and everyday is a new day to improve myself.
They often say that leaders are made, not born. Workshops and training programs generally advocate that leadership is a skill and not a facet of personality, thus it can be learned (George, 2008). I think everyone can be leaders, thus the most important thing for leadership training programs to include is discovering ones leadership potentials and bringing out leadership skills in the individual. Also, leadership styles and how it works in different organizations. It is important that leaders and leaders to be have knowledge of their leadership skills, their strengths and limitations and how they affect their members and subordinates. Training programs are only effective when the participants have the internal motivation to attend and learn from it. Giving trainings to participants who do not need it would be futile.
Part IILearning is a life-long process. No matter how many degrees we have, or how much training we have attended or the experiences that we have, there is always room for more learning and as long as we are alive, we never stop learning. I believe that when we embrace this point of view, then our mind will never grow old or senile because our mind is always working and absorbing new information. We can be more confident of our knowledge and skills because we know that it is not outdated or ancient. We do not feel left-out by younger workers with their host of skills because we believe that we can learn and master it too. Moreover, it gives us the satisfaction of enjoying and taking pride in whatever we have learned. If we make each experience a learning experience, then we can be more positive about our tasks, roles and accomplishments. The saddest thing is that most people assume that one has learned everything and that there is no room for improvement or that it is too late to achieve our goals.
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