How Is Your Emotional Intelligence as a Humanized Leader?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What happens if I do something wrong?

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  • A.
    Wrong doesn't feel good and maybe I can feel defensive.  I usually admit it and seek to learn something from the situation.
  • B.
    I always admit I am wrong and never seek to justify my behavior or the situation
  • C.
    I don't care for being wrong and  I usually feel a little defensive. I sometimes justify myself to not lose face.
• 2.
  How do I feel when others seem to have or know more than me?

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  • A.
    I like to feel that I am on an equal playing field with others most of the time.
  • B.
    I deliberately surround myself regularly with people who know more than me and I eagerly look for their wisdom.
  • C.
    Even though I can feel intimidated, I make it a point to learn from them.
• 3.
  How do I care for my mental, physical and spiritual health?

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  • A.
    I have a dedicated daily routine that I never vary from which fills me, energizes me and provides purpose.
  • B.
    I have several things I know will work for me and I do them often.
  • C.
    I'm often too busy to be able to take the time I know I should to care for myself.
• 4.
  How do I feel about asking for, receiving and acting upon feedback from others?

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  • A.
    Feedback is a gift and I am open to feedback from others.
  • B.
    If it’s offered, I’ll take it but I won’t go out of my way to ask for it.
  • C.
    Feedback is criticism and I don’t ask to be criticized.
• 5.
  What happens when people have a different point of view than the one I hold?

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  • A.
    I always want to know more. I am curious about how other people think and process.
  • B.
    I'm aware that I see the world through my own lens and I am open to seeing things from another's viewpoint.
  • C.
    Nine times out of ten, I usually have the correct answer.  I wish that others would see from my point of view. 
• 6.
  What happens if there is an undercurrent of tension or unspoken feelings?

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  • A.
    Water under the bridge. If there’s a problem, I trust it will work itself out. 
  • B.
    I can’t always tell when there is an undercurrent on the part of another or if it's my own issue, but when I do sense it I mostly am willing to address things and clear the air.
  • C.
    I can absolutely tell when there in an undercurrent of emotion or conflict and I am always willing to clear the air and bring the relationship back to solid ground.
• 7.
  What happens when something goes wrong and it appears there is someone to blame for the outcome?

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  • A.
    I create my own reality so blaming others is not an option.
  • B.
    I generally see the other person’s point of view, yet sometimes I still blame others for circumstances and how I feel.
  • C.
    If someone has done something wrong, they should accept the consequences and be called out for their behavior.
• 8.
  How do I feel about talking about my emotions?

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  • A.
    I usually know what I'm feeling and I can talk about it.
  • B.
    I feel what I feel and sometimes can pinpoint the emotion, other times I’m not so sure.
  • C.
    I do not like talking about my emotions at all.
• 9.
  What happens when someone breaks a commitment with me?

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  • A.
    I'm aware that I'm angry or hurt and that it has impacted trust, but I try to get the commitment figured out.
  • B.
    Forgive and forget.  What's the big deal?
  • C.
    I just don't make commitments with that person again.
• 10.
  How do I feel about the future?

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  • A.
    I'm always full hope and optimism for what is unfolding.  
  • B.
    I try to stay in the present.  The future doesn't scare me, but it hasn't happened yet and I'm taking care of the now.  
  • C.
    The future feels a little scary and uncertain to me often. It’s hard to be hopeful.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are an EQ Expert!

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• 2.
  You are an EQ Maverick

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• 3.
  You are an EQ Skill Builder!

  How does your Emotional Intelligence rank among your friends?Share this quiz on Twitter or Facebook & see how you measure up! Check your email inbox. We’ve sent you a gift! To Your Inspired Leadership! Mary Pat Knightwww.leadersinspired.com Don’t forget to save mpknight@leadersinspired.com to yoursafe email list so we can keep sending you freebies and tips.