High EQ?
3 signs that you are influencing others positively
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Those who have a high EQ can better regulate their own emotions and perceive those of others better. This is why we also speak of emotional intelligence. In some situations, this ensures that they have a positive influence on those around them (consciously or unconsciously).
People with high EQ support other people. Because it’s a natural part of their repertoire. Some of them are aware of this ability, others are not. We have collected three situations in which high emotional intelligence can show up. Do you see yourself in it?
3 situations in which a person’s high EQ becomes apparent
They remove concerns
People with high EQ evaluate what is stopping their loved ones from empowering themselves. You want to support. An example: A friend is thinking about studying again in order to get better job opportunities. One problem is that the desired course of study would be in a foreign city. Another thing is that she likes her current job and the team. The next thing is that she would have to give up her apartment even though she wants to return after completing her master’s degree. Two problems can perhaps be solved with one stone: While she wants to study in city X, someone else wants to start studying in her city.
The person with high EQ suggests that they look on the university websites or city networks to see whether an apartment exchange between them and a student in their city could be an option. So it would be a win-win situation. Because of work, she could ask whether there might be the possibility of returning after completing her master’s degree – but a new city also offers completely new, exciting opportunities. The person with high EQ eliminates fears by showing constructive solutions. Since she knows how difficult and stressful it can be for the friend in question, She offers support if requestedat. She sees more clearly what she can do for others.
You help others feel valued
People with high emotional intelligence are good at focusing on other people. They listen, are quiet when they notice that the other person needs to talk and ask questions about things that they notice. They show that they are with you in the here and now. The person who shares their thoughts and has full attention feels valued. The conversation seems important not only for you, but also for the person you are talking to. A situation that strengthens the connection between the two people.
They remember what is important to others
Some people are no longer used to a person remembering what they have been told. If someone asks you a few days later how something went or whether a situation has improved, it can really surprise you. A superpower of people with high EQ is that they remember what is important to those around them. These can be little things, like a friend who said she wanted to know more about finances and who the person with high EQ gave the most interesting facts to after a workshop without being asked. Or you talked to a colleague about how much they like choosing gifts for others – and that’s why the person with high emotional intelligence quickly gets tips before the next birthday is coming up. This Moments show those around you that you care about their interests and conversations.
Sources used: dorsch.hogrefe.com, cnbc.com, inc.com