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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE“The capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships.” - Daniel Goldman
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Social Intelligence comes from our ability to be socially aware and to manage our relationships intelligently. |
Emotional Intelligence
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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IS
- The ability to pick up on emotions in other people and to work out what’s really going on with them |
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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IS
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- The ability to appreciate another person’s perspective |
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IS
- The ability to understand and appreciate the impact of your communication on others |
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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IS
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- The ability to cultivate rapport and be attuned with a broad diversity of people |
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IS
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- The ability to manage interactions effectively |
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE IS
- The ability to engage with others for mutual benefit |
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEis the skill, capacity, or ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups. |
The BIG "5" Competencies
Self-Awareness |
Self-Management |
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The ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior. The ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”
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The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.
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Social Awareness |
Relationship Skills |
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The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
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The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The ability to communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.
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Responsible Decision-Making
The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.
- Identifying problems
- Analyzing situations
- Solving problems
- Evaluating
- Reflecting
- Ethical responsibility
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Click image to open "The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction", a publication from the National Institute of Mental Health
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