EQ, the social counterpart of IQ, is complex, in large part because it is measured by rather ambiguous variables - including whether you are born or not with the person who happens to be your colleague.
However, if you want to have a general idea of your EQ status, the following quiz will help you.
Try to answer the following questions honestly, and estimate how your colleagues, superiors and subordinates evaluate each of the following characteristics. 4 points indicate that they agree with you very much, 3 points indicate that they agree with you relatively, 2 points indicate that they are almost the same, and 1 point indicates that they disagree.
--I'm usually calm, optimistic and calm, even when it's critical.
--I can keep my mind clear under pressure and concentrate on the work at hand.
--I can admit my mistakes.
--I can usually or always keep my promise and keep it.
--I am responsible for achieving my goals.
--I am organized and careful in my work.
--I often get new ideas from a wide range of sources.
--I'm good at coming up with new ideas.
--I can deal with various requirements and changing priorities smoothly.
--I focus on results and have a strong drive to achieve my goals.
--I like to set challenging goals and am willing to take a mixed risk of achieving them.
--I always try to learn how to improve my work performance, including consulting younger people.
--I stand ready to make sacrifices to achieve an important collective goal.
--The task of the company is something I understand and can support.
--The value of my group (or department, department or company) influences my decisions and defines the choices I make.
--I actively look for opportunities to promote the overall objectives of the organization and enlist the help of others.
--I pursue higher goals than what my current job requires or expects.
--Obstacles and setbacks can delay me for a while, but they can't stop me from moving forward.
--Avoiding red tape and changing outdated rules are sometimes necessary.
--I pursue new ideas, even if it means trying new things.
--I can restrain my impulse or depression at work.
--I can change my strategy quickly when things change.
--Getting new information is the best way for me to reduce uncertainty and do my work better.
--I don't usually attribute setbacks to personal shortcomings (my own or others).
--I do things with the expectation of success rather than the fear of failure.
A score below 70 means something is wrong. If your total score is low, don't despair: EQ doesn't go up. 'emotional intelligence can be acquired through learning, and in fact each of us improves it in our lifetime, though to varying degrees. '