Being smart in science is not as great as being emotionally intelligent. ever heard? Well anyway, a study from the Carnegie Institute of Technology shows that 85% of a person’s financial success is due to humanist abilities. For the rest, those who are only successful because they work with robots. This has proven that one’s emotional intelligence is very influential in one’s success.
And then, how to succeed?
- When problems come, face them calmly: Pressure at work will be very difficult for anyone to avoid. It’s time for you to know your limits and manage your stress level.
- Get along with everyone: The diversity of human character on your team are important assets for the emotional smartness of yours.
- Be the best listener for your environment: One of the hard jobs in the office is to be a good listener, especially for those who basically want to always be obeyed.
- Don’t hardly defensive, see the good side for every criticism: When other people are upset when criticized, it does not apply to those who have emotional smartness. How great are you at it?
- Think proactively, not reactively: Proactive is when they’re able to see various points of view. The other way around, reactive is when they don’t think long and are easily offended.
So now and next, are you part of the 85%?
