Tips for developing awareness of others
In a nutshell, being aware of others is to have the ability to understand others’ emotions and reactions and respond in a supportive and non-stereotypical manner.
Below are tips on how to be more aware of others and engage in more productive emotionally intelligent behaviours.
- Make time to get to know the people you work with, what they enjoy or find challenging about work, their personalities and values.
- Pay attention to the way others are feeling, their body language, facial expressions and tone of voice, and adjust yourself to better fit together.
- Ask open questions about others’ thoughts, feelings and perspectives when appropriate.
- Acknowledge other people’s hard work, thoughts, feelings and perspectives.
Why does it matter? Being aware of others contributes to better behaviour and achievement in work and increased engagement with community and workflow.
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What is awareness of others and how can it benefit you?
The cornerstone of Emotional Intelligence and one of the 6 key competencies of the Genos Emotional Intelligence model. Awareness of others is about perceiving, understanding and acknowledging the way others feel. Which helps us identify the things that make people feel valued, listened to, cared for, consulted and understood.
Being aware of the people around you may be the key to your success in your career. According to global research, the impact of having awareness of others in leaders and employees contributes tremendously to the overall success of an organisation.
Leaders who are empathetic and emotionally intelligent consistently outperform their counterparts. This is because they can tailor their leadership style to each situation at hand.
The most effective people in organisations constantly sense how others are reacting and fine-tune their responses to advocate positive interactions. As a result, establishing true connections with one another enhances relationships and...
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