WEEK 2, DISCUSSION 1.docx - One of the five elements of...

One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. What behaviors would
someone with strong self-awareness demonstrate within the context of leading and
managing groups? Provide an example.
Emotional intelligence is a noncognitive ability to adapt to one’s environment based upon their
competence in emotional and social abilities and skills (O’Neill, 2013). Once emotional
intelligence is learned, individuals are better able to adapt to the demands and stressors in their
environment. Self-awareness, an element of emotional intelligence, it is the ability of a person to
be understand their feelings and emotions, and how these emotions can influence and affect those
around them (Huber, 2014). A good leader knows when to be aware and understand how their
attitude and emotions can influence and affect the employees that they are leading. The leader's
behavior, patterns of actions, attitude, and performance have a special impact on the team's
attitude and behaviors and on the context and character of work life (Huber, 2014).