EI
Feelings-based cognitive ability
EI is an abbreviation for emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.
It appears frequently in workplace and self-help contexts: The job posting emphasized high EI as a requirement.
EI is sometimes contrasted with IQ, suggesting that interpersonal skills matter as much as cognitive ability.
Capacity for managing feelings
- acronymWord made from initials
- initialismSpelled-out letter shortening
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- EQAudio frequency adjuster
Sharing another's emotions
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- social skillsAbility to interact well
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
emotional literacy · interpersonal skills · active listening · conflict resolution · resilience · adaptability · mindfulness · compassion
Ability to direct others
- team buildingFostering workplace collaboration
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- organizational cultureInstitution's collective behavioral norms
coaching · executive presence · negotiation · influence · communication · performance review · talent development · emotional labor
Interpersonal awareness metric
- self-reportInformation one provides themselves
- 360-degree feedbackInput from all directions
- psychometricRelating to psychological measurement
- scoringEarning points in competition
Teaching ethics and integrity
- growth mindsetBelief abilities improve through effort
- classroom managementMaintaining order while teaching
- bullying preventionStopping repeated intimidation
- peer mediationStudent-led dispute resolution
school counseling · teacher training · youth development · life skills · personal development
emotional intelligence
Capacity for managing feelings
- acronymWord made from initials
- initialismSpelled-out letter shortening
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
empathy
Sharing another's emotions
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- social skillsAbility to interact well
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
motivation · emotional literacy · interpersonal skills · active listening · conflict resolution · resilience · adaptability · mindfulness · compassion · perception
leadership
Ability to direct others
- team buildingFostering workplace collaboration
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
organizational culture · coaching · executive presence · negotiation · influence · communication · performance review · talent development · emotional labor
emotional quotient
Interpersonal awareness metric
- self-reportInformation one provides themselves
- 360-degree feedbackInput from all directions
- psychometricRelating to psychological measurement
character education
Teaching ethics and integrity
- growth mindsetBelief abilities improve through effort
- classroom managementMaintaining order while teaching
- bullying preventionStopping repeated intimidation
peer mediation · school counseling · teacher training · youth development · life skills · personal development
EIIQ
Intelligence score
abstract reasoning · logical reasoning · book smarts · fluid intelligence
Absence of felt affect
empathy deficit · insensitivity · tone-deafness · emotional detachment · coldness