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The Four Key Elements

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	The four key elements of EQ are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. These elements are referred to as key in both applying and developing a high EQ. For an individual to experience success working with EQ it is essential to master the elements that involve both internal and external factors. <ref name="ccl"/> <ref name="casper"/>		The four key elements of EQ are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. These elements are referred to as key in both applying and developing a high EQ. For an individual to experience success working with EQ it is essential to master the elements that involve both internal and external factors. <ref name="ccl"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Self-Awareness''' – This is the ability to understand your own emotions, weaknesses, strengths, behavior, and rationality. It also includes skills in predicting patterns in behavior and the ability to exclude feelings in a situation of decision-making. Individuals who possess self-awareness are excellent in identifying the emotional and rational mind and the triggers associated with it. They are aware of their emotional triggers when they are in stressful situations to avoid making decisions based on their emotions.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Self-Awareness''' – This is the ability to understand your own emotions, weaknesses, strengths, behavior, and rationality. It also includes skills in predicting patterns in behavior and the ability to exclude feelings in a situation of decision-making. Individuals who possess self-awareness are excellent at identifying the emotional and rational mind and the triggers associated with it. They are aware of their emotional triggers when they are in stressful situations to avoid making decisions based on their emotions.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Self-Management''' – This is the ability self-manage your emotions and adapt to the a given situation based on your rational mind. It also covers great self-management skills concerning sudden changes in behavior or processes. Individuals with a high level of self-management are extremely good at adapting to negative changes and are very good at keeping a positive mind through stressful or tough situations. They are very good at balancing their emotional and rational mind to make better decisions. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Self-Management''' – This is the ability self-manage your emotions and adapt to the a given situation based on your rational mind. It also covers great self-management skills concerning sudden changes in behavior or processes. Individuals with a high level of self-management are extremely good at adapting to negative changes and are very good at keeping a positive mind through stressful or tough situations. They are very good at balancing their emotional and rational mind to make better decisions. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Social Awareness''' – This is known as the ability to understand and emphasize the emotions of others. Furthermore, you are able to navigate effectively through social situations and deal with other perspectives than ~~you~~ own. Individuals with a high level of social awareness are great at listening, feeling empathy, communicating effectively and resolve conflicts together with other people. They are great at being aware of social signs and building relationships with people. To build an inclusive and diverse environment, a high degree of social awareness among managers is often required. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Social Awareness''' – This is known as the ability to understand and emphasize the emotions of others. Furthermore, you are able to navigate effectively through social situations and deal with other perspectives than your own. Individuals with a high level of social awareness are great at listening, feeling empathy, communicating effectively and resolve conflicts together with other people. They are great at being aware of social signs and building relationships with people. To build an inclusive and diverse environment, a high degree of social awareness among managers is often required. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Relationship Management''' – This is the ability to build and maintain healthy relationships, influence people, motivate others, and manage conflicts. This involves communicating effectively, and being able to negotiate and ~~collaborate~~. Individuals with a high level of relationship management are ~~excellent~~ at building trustful and inclusive relationships. They inspire others and are often seen as trustworthy individuals.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Relationship Management''' – This is the ability to build and maintain healthy relationships, influence people, motivate others, and manage conflicts. This involves communicating effectively and being able to negotiate and cooperate. Individuals with a high level of relationship management are great at building trustful and inclusive relationships. They inspire others and are often seen as trustworthy individuals.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	=== Controlling your emotions ===		=== Controlling your emotions ===

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Abstract

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	According to the authors behind “EQ and the Bottom Line” they identified 10 key steps to develop EQ in an organization. These steps are a variety of difficulty to apply within an organization and must be adapted to individual organizations. However, if applied correctly can be a vital driver for increasing organizational EQ and productivity <ref name="bar-on"/>		According to the authors behind “EQ and the Bottom Line” they identified 10 key steps to develop EQ in an organization. These steps are a variety of difficulty to apply within an organization and must be adapted to individual organizations. However, if applied correctly can be a vital driver for increasing organizational EQ and productivity <ref name="bar-on"/>

	While EQ is seen as a very valuable tool and the ability of leaders, it is important to acknowledge its limitations. The complexity of the concept and development of EQ requires effort, time, and dedication. In addition, can EQ be very difficult to measure as an ability. Furthermore, all individuals are not equally skilled in EQ, and it can be very difficult to develop these skills for some people.		While EQ is seen as a very valuable tool and the ability of leaders, it is important to acknowledge its limitations. The complexity of the concept and development of EQ requires effort, time, and dedication. In addition, can EQ be very difficult to measure as an ability. Furthermore, all individuals are not equally skilled in EQ, and it can be very difficult to develop these skills for some people. <ref name="oconnor"/>

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	These four elements relate to different abilities associated with high EQ. The ability to control and apply these elements in leadership can be crucial for managers to increase effectiveness and productivity <ref name="ccl"/>.		These four elements relate to different abilities associated with high EQ. The ability to control and apply these elements in leadership can be crucial for managers to increase effectiveness and productivity <ref name="ccl"/>.

	Leaders with a high level of EQ are seen to be more effective in achieving organizational goals, engaging with stakeholders, creating a positive work environment, and building winning teams. They are both great a developing themselves and others toward the direction of the goals in an organization. To apply EQ in leadership it is important to constantly develop and increase the level of the key elements.		Leaders with a high level of EQ are seen to be more effective in achieving organizational goals, engaging with stakeholders, creating a positive work environment, and building winning teams. They are both great a developing themselves and others toward the direction of the goals in an organization. To apply EQ in leadership it is important to constantly develop and increase the level of the key elements. <ref name="casper"/>. <ref name="rechtfertig"/>

	According to the authors behind “EQ and the Bottom Line” they identified 10 key steps to develop EQ in an organization. These steps are a variety of difficulty to apply within an organization and must be adapted to individual organizations. However, if applied correctly can be a vital driver for increasing organizational EQ and productivity <ref name="bar-on"/> ~~<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>.~~		According to the authors behind “EQ and the Bottom Line” they identified 10 key steps to develop EQ in an organization. These steps are a variety of difficulty to apply within an organization and must be adapted to individual organizations. However, if applied correctly can be a vital driver for increasing organizational EQ and productivity <ref name="bar-on"/>

	While EQ is seen as a very valuable tool and the ability of leaders, it is important to acknowledge its limitations. The complexity of the concept and development of EQ requires effort, time, and dedication. In addition, can EQ be very difficult to measure as an ability. Furthermore, all individuals are not equally skilled in EQ, and it can be very difficult to develop these skills for some people.		While EQ is seen as a very valuable tool and the ability of leaders, it is important to acknowledge its limitations. The complexity of the concept and development of EQ requires effort, time, and dedication. In addition, can EQ be very difficult to measure as an ability. Furthermore, all individuals are not equally skilled in EQ, and it can be very difficult to develop these skills for some people.

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Abstract

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	== Abstract ==		== Abstract ==

	Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as others’ emotions. EQ is increasingly becoming one of the most important attributes in the field of leadership. The ability to control your emotions as a leader is a crucial part of success and increases the effectiveness of leadership <ref name="bar-on"/>. Emotional intelligence contains four key elements:		Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as others’ emotions. EQ is increasingly becoming one of the most important attributes in the field of leadership. The ability to control your emotions as a leader is a crucial part of success and increases the effectiveness of leadership <ref name="bar-on"/>.

			Emotional intelligence contains four key elements:

	*Self-Awareness		*Self-Awareness

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Abstract

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	== Abstract ==		== Abstract ==

	Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as others’ emotions. EQ is increasingly becoming one of the most important attributes in the field of leadership. The ability to control your emotions as a leader is a crucial part of success and increases the effectiveness of leadership <ref name="bar-on"/>.		Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as others’ emotions. EQ is increasingly becoming one of the most important attributes in the field of leadership. The ability to control your emotions as a leader is a crucial part of success and increases the effectiveness of leadership <ref name="bar-on"/>. Emotional intelligence contains four key elements:

	Emotional intelligence contains four key elements:

	*Self-Awareness		*Self-Awareness

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Limitations and Challenges

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	Emotional intelligence is questioned to be a real ability or just a branch of regular intelligence. There is a significant correlation between EQ and IQ suggesting that they are the same. It is suggested that people who score high in EQ also score significantly high IQ and that hence indicates that high EQ originates from high IQ.		Emotional intelligence is questioned to be a real ability or just a branch of regular intelligence. There is a significant correlation between EQ and IQ suggesting that they are the same. It is suggested that people who score high in EQ also score significantly high IQ and that hence indicates that high EQ originates from high IQ.

	There is a lack in programs that practice emotional intelligence as there is no standard for how individuals improve their EQ. This is due to limited research in improving emotional intelligence, hence the lack of a standardized training program.		There is a lack in programs that practice emotional intelligence as there is no standard for how individuals improve their EQ. This is due to limited research in improving emotional intelligence, hence the lack of a standardized training program. Furthermore, people with high EQ can tend to be too reliant on their emotions. This can result in emotions taking over in decision-making processes and replacing logic and realistic approaches.<ref name="oconnor"/>

	Furthermore, people with high EQ can tend to be too reliant on their emotions. This can result in emotions taking over in decision-making processes and replacing logic and realistic approaches.<ref name="oconnor"/>

	== Annotated Bibliography ==		== Annotated Bibliography ==

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Abstract

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	These four elements relate to different abilities associated with high EQ. The ability to control and apply these elements in leadership can be crucial for managers to increase effectiveness and productivity <ref name="ccl"/>.		These four elements relate to different abilities associated with high EQ. The ability to control and apply these elements in leadership can be crucial for managers to increase effectiveness and productivity <ref name="ccl"/>.

	Leaders with a high level of EQ are seen to be more effective in achieving organizational goals, ~~engage~~ with stakeholders, creating a positive work environment, and building winning teams. They are both great a developing themselves and others toward the direction of the goals in an organization. To apply EQ in leadership it is important to constantly develop and increase the level of the key elements.		Leaders with a high level of EQ are seen to be more effective in achieving organizational goals, engaging with stakeholders, creating a positive work environment, and building winning teams. They are both great a developing themselves and others toward the direction of the goals in an organization. To apply EQ in leadership it is important to constantly develop and increase the level of the key elements.

	According to the authors behind “EQ and the Bottom Line” they identified 10 key steps to develop EQ in an organization. These steps are in a variety of difficulty to apply within an organization and must be adapted to individual organizations. However, if applied correctly can be a vital driver for increasing organizational EQ and productivity <ref name="bar-on"/> <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>.		According to the authors behind “EQ and the Bottom Line” they identified 10 key steps to develop EQ in an organization. These steps are a variety of difficulty to apply within an organization and must be adapted to individual organizations. However, if applied correctly can be a vital driver for increasing organizational EQ and productivity <ref name="bar-on"/> <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>.

	While EQ is seen as a very valuable tool and the ability of leaders, it is important to acknowledge its limitations. The complexity of the concept and development of EQ requires effort, time, and dedication. in addition, can EQ be very difficult to measure as an ability. Furthermore, all individuals are not equally skilled in EQ, and it can be very difficult to develop these skills for some people.		While EQ is seen as a very valuable tool and the ability of leaders, it is important to acknowledge its limitations. The complexity of the concept and development of EQ requires effort, time, and dedication. In addition, can EQ be very difficult to measure as an ability. Furthermore, all individuals are not equally skilled in EQ, and it can be very difficult to develop these skills for some people.

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Succeed as a leader with EQ

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	====The Four Key Elements====		====The Four Key Elements====
	[[File:Wiki4.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2\|The Four Key Elements of Emotional Intelligence<ref name="rechtfertig"/>]]		[[File:Wiki4.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2\|The Four Key Elements of Emotional Intelligence<ref name="rechtfertig"/>]]
	The four key elements of EQ are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. These elements are referred to as key in both applying and developing a high EQ. For an individual to experience success working with EQ it is essential to master the elements that ~~involves~~ both internal and external factors. <ref name="ccl"/> <ref name="casper"/>		The four key elements of EQ are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. These elements are referred to as key in both applying and developing a high EQ. For an individual to experience success working with EQ it is essential to master the elements that involve both internal and external factors. <ref name="ccl"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Self-Awareness''' – This is the ability to understand your own emotions, weaknesses, strengths, behavior and rationality. It also includes skills in predicting patterns in behavior and the ability to exclude feelings in a situation of decision-making. Individuals who possess self-awareness are excellent in identifying the emotional and rational mind and the triggers associated with it. They are aware of their emotional triggers when they are in stressful situations to avoid making decisions based on their emotions.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Self-Awareness''' – This is the ability to understand your own emotions, weaknesses, strengths, behavior, and rationality. It also includes skills in predicting patterns in behavior and the ability to exclude feelings in a situation of decision-making. Individuals who possess self-awareness are excellent in identifying the emotional and rational mind and the triggers associated with it. They are aware of their emotional triggers when they are in stressful situations to avoid making decisions based on their emotions.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Self-Management''' – This is the ability self-manage your emotions and adapt to the a given situation based on your rational mind. It also covers great self-management skills concerning sudden changes in behavior or processes. Individuals with a high level of self-management are extremely good at adapting to negative changes and are very good at keeping a positive mind through stressful or tough situations. They are very good at balancing their emotional and rational mind to make better decisions. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Self-Management''' – This is the ability self-manage your emotions and adapt to the a given situation based on your rational mind. It also covers great self-management skills concerning sudden changes in behavior or processes. Individuals with a high level of self-management are extremely good at adapting to negative changes and are very good at keeping a positive mind through stressful or tough situations. They are very good at balancing their emotional and rational mind to make better decisions. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Social Awareness''' – This is known as the ability to understand and emphasize ~~with~~ the emotions of others. Furthermore, you are able to navigate effectively through social situations and deal with other perspectives than you own. Individuals with a high level of social awareness are great at listening, ~~felling~~ empathy, ~~communicate~~ effectively and resolve conflicts together with other people. They are great at being aware of social signs and building relationships with people. To build an inclusive and diverse environment, a high degree social awareness among managers is often required. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Social Awareness''' – This is known as the ability to understand and emphasize the emotions of others. Furthermore, you are able to navigate effectively through social situations and deal with other perspectives than you own. Individuals with a high level of social awareness are great at listening, feeling empathy, communicating effectively and resolve conflicts together with other people. They are great at being aware of social signs and building relationships with people. To build an inclusive and diverse environment, a high degree of social awareness among managers is often required. <ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	'''Relationship Management''' – This is the ability to build and maintain healthy relationships, influence people, motivate others and ~~managing~~ conflicts. This involves communicating effectively, being able to negotiate, and collaborate. Individuals with a high level of relationship management are excellent at building trustful and inclusive relationships. They inspire others and are often seen as trustworthy individuals.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>		'''Relationship Management''' – This is the ability to build and maintain healthy relationships, influence people, motivate others, and manage conflicts. This involves communicating effectively, and being able to negotiate and collaborate. Individuals with a high level of relationship management are excellent at building trustful and inclusive relationships. They inspire others and are often seen as trustworthy individuals.<ref name="rechtfertig"/> <ref name="casper"/>

	=== Controlling your emotions ===		=== Controlling your emotions ===

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Controlling your emotions

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EQ and Leadership

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	=== EQ and Leadership ===		=== EQ and Leadership ===
	Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and leadership are closely related, as leaders with high EQ are often seen as more effective and successful. Leaders with high EQ are able to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, and use this knowledge to build strong relationships and create a positive work environment. The general idea behind this is that these leaders are exceptional in leading by feeling and hence understand how to utilize emotional intelligence. They can discover when others are struggling as well as themselves and are not afraid to be vulnerable in the context of admitting when something is difficult. They value transparency and being authentic while being calm in ~~high~~ difficult situations. <ref name="harvard"/>		Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and leadership are closely related, as leaders with high EQ are often seen as more effective and successful. Leaders with high EQ are able to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, and use this knowledge to build strong relationships and create a positive work environment. The general idea behind this is that these leaders are exceptional in leading by feeling and hence understand how to utilize emotional intelligence. They can discover when others are struggling as well as themselves and are not afraid to be vulnerable in the context of admitting when something is difficult. They value transparency and being authentic while being calm in highly difficult situations. <ref name="harvard"/>

	Leadership is essentially concerned with effectiveness, direction, and purpose. It is important for leaders to define a clear direction and ~~being~~ able to communicate this direction to the rest of the team. This includes handling different personality types within the team and ~~make~~ everyone follow the desired direction to be able to deliver and realized value. A clearly defined purpose can strengthen the team's desire to follow the direction of the leader. An important aspect of defining the purpose is through face-to-face communication. Leadership is seen most effective in influencing people when the leader is strong in delivering messages and communicating through face-to-face communication. <ref name="sto"/>		Leadership is essentially concerned with effectiveness, direction, and purpose. It is important for leaders to define a clear direction and be able to communicate this direction to the rest of the team. This includes handling different personality types within the team and making everyone follow the desired direction to be able to deliver and realized value. A clearly defined purpose can strengthen the team's desire to follow the direction of the leader. An important aspect of defining the purpose is through face-to-face communication. Leadership is seen as most effective in influencing people when the leader is strong in delivering messages and communicating through face-to-face communication. <ref name="sto"/>

	High EQ is associated with great leadership qualities for several reasons. Leaders with high EQ are able to empathize with others, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively. They are also able to manage conflict and respond to feedback in a constructive manner. These skills are critical for building a positive work environment, fostering innovation and creativity, and achieving organizational goals.<ref name="berridge"/>		High EQ is associated with great leadership qualities for several reasons. Leaders with high EQ are able to empathize with others, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively. They are also able to manage conflict and respond to feedback in a constructive manner. These skills are critical for building a positive work environment, fostering innovation and creativity, and achieving organizational goals.<ref name="berridge"/>

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	=== Controlling your emotions ===		=== Controlling your emotions ===

	Individuals that score high in emotional intelligence ~~has~~ the ability to control their emotions. They are able to respond to any given situation in proper way by managing their emotions. They are aware of both their negative and positive emotions and can successfully regulate them. Furthermore, it is also very important to be aware of the elements of positive emotions that broaden and negative emotions that narrow.<ref name="ccl"/>		Individuals that score high in emotional intelligence have the ability to control their emotions. They are able to respond to any given situation in a proper way by managing their emotions. They are aware of both their negative and positive emotions and can successfully regulate them. Furthermore, it is also very important to be aware of the elements of positive emotions that broaden and negative emotions that narrow.<ref name="ccl"/>

	'''Positive Emotions - Broadens'''		'''Positive Emotions - Broadens'''

	Positive emotions are often what broaden our awareness and attention. It makes us more outgoing and driven ~~towards~~ making connections, networking and pursuing opportunities.		Positive emotions are often what broaden our awareness and attention. It makes us more outgoing and driven toward making connections, networking, and pursuing opportunities.

	*Supporting resiliency – Positive emotions ~~strengths~~ our resilience and tend to give the ability to be great at adapting to and ~~overcome~~ new challenges. They are generally better at handling and recovering from difficult situations.		*Supporting resiliency – Positive emotions strengthen our resilience and tend to give us the ability to be great at adapting to and overcoming new challenges. They are generally better at handling and recovering from difficult situations.
	*Improving our thinking – Another aspect that positive emotions have a great impact on is our ability to think ~~creative~~ and our problem-solving skills. With positive emotions we reduced silo thinking which can be an obstacle in thinking clearly.		*Improving our thinking – Another aspect that positive emotions have a great impact on is our ability to think creatively and our problem-solving skills. With positive emotions, we reduced silo thinking which can be an obstacle to thinking clearly.
	*Undoing negative emotions – Negative emotions can be reduced be positive emotions as replace the negative thoughts with feelings of ~~wellbeing~~ and open-mindedness.		*Undoing negative emotions – Negative emotions can be reduced by positive emotions as replace the negative thoughts with feelings of well-being and open-mindedness.
	*Building new skills - As positive emotions give us the curiosity and open-mindedness to explore and pursue opportunities, we are also more likely to learn new skills. Learning new skills requires a growth mindset which is enhanced through positive emotions.		*Building new skills - As positive emotions give us the curiosity and open-mindedness to explore and pursue opportunities, we are also more likely to learn new skills. Learning new skills requires a growth mindset which is enhanced through positive emotions.
	*Creating psychological capital - By creating psychological capital we prepare ~~our selves~~ to better handle tough situations. Psychological capital is referred to as internal resources as hope, resilience, efficacy, and optimism. Positive emotions help us build and ~~strength~~ these resources, making individuals more suited for tackling difficult situations.		*Creating psychological capital - By creating psychological capital we prepare ourselves to better handle tough situations. Psychological capital is referred to as internal resources such as hope, resilience, efficacy, and optimism. Positive emotions help us build and strengthen these resources, making individuals more suited for tackling difficult situations.

	'''Negative emotions – Narrow'''		'''Negative emotions – Narrow'''
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	Even though negative emotions aren’t seen at as something that can be helpful, there are situations where they come in handy. Where positive emotions broaden, negative emotions tend to narrow our perspective in terms of focus and attention.<ref name="ccl"/>		Even though negative emotions aren’t seen at as something that can be helpful, there are situations where they come in handy. Where positive emotions broaden, negative emotions tend to narrow our perspective in terms of focus and attention.<ref name="ccl"/>

	*An indicator of potential threats - It can help us ~~identifying~~ potential dangers and threats as negative emotions trigger our attention to these. It increases the ability to be quick in decision-making when we are exposed to threats.		*An indicator of potential threats - It can help us identify potential dangers and threats as negative emotions trigger our attention to these. It increases the ability to be quick in decision-making when we are exposed to threats.
	*Calls attention to an issue – Negative emotions can help us take ~~actions~~ when things aren’t going as they should. They can help ~~pushing~~ towards addressing issues that might be both ~~professionally~~ and ~~personally~~ in our life. Indicating emotions as being angry or disappointed often ~~lead~~ to issues being discussed and addressed instead of being suppressed.		*Calls attention to an issue – Negative emotions can help us take action when things aren’t going as they should. They can help push towards addressing issues that might be both professional and personal in our life. Indicating emotions as being angry or disappointed often leads to issues being discussed and addressed instead of being suppressed.
	*A mechanism of learning – When experiencing negative emotions, they also can affect the desire for change in terms of personal growth and development. They can trigger action towards learning new skills and motivate you to become better.		*A mechanism of learning – When experiencing negative emotions, they also can affect the desire for change in terms of personal growth and development. They can trigger action towards learning new skills and motivate you to become better.

	People who score high in Emotional Intelligence are able to utilize both positive and negative emotions depending on the situation they are in. As mentioned above, there are positive effects of both types of emotions if an individual is aware of the outcomes. However, it can be a very difficult skill not to be too emotionally impacted, but is certainly something to be developed or trained. <ref name="ccl"/>		People who score high in Emotional Intelligence are able to utilize both positive and negative emotions depending on the situation they are in. As mentioned above, there are positive effects of both types of emotions if an individual is aware of the outcomes. However, it can be a very difficult skill not to be too emotionally impacted but is certainly something to be developed or trained. <ref name="ccl"/>

	=== EQ and Leadership ===		=== EQ and Leadership ===