The emotional competence framework
Personal Competence
These competencies determine hoe we manage ourselves.
Self-Awareness
Knowing one’s internal states, preferences, resources, and intuitions
Emotional awareness: Recognizing one’s emotions and their effects Accurate self- assessment: Knowing one’s strengths and limits Self-confidence: A strong sense of one’s self-worth and capabilities
Self-Regulation
Managing one’s internal states, impulses, and resources
Self-Control: Keeping disruptive emotions and impulses in check Trustworthiness: Maintaining standards of honesty and integrity Conscientiousness: Taking responsibility for personal performance Adaptability: Flexibility in handling change Innovation: Being comfortable with novel ideas, approaches, and new information
Motivation
Emotional tendencies that guide or facilitate reaching goals
Achievement drive: Striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence Commitment: Aligning with the goals of the group or organization Initiative: Readiness to act on opportunities Optimism: Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks
Social Competence
These competencies determine how we handle relationships
Empathy
Awareness of others’ feelings, needs, and concerns
Understanding others: Sensing others’ feelings and perspectives, and taking an active interest in their concerns Developing others: Sensing others’ development needs and bolstering their abilities Service orientation: Anticipating, recognizing, and meeting customers’ needs Leveraging diversity: Cultivating opportunities through different kinds of people Political awareness: Reading a group’s emotional currents and power relationships
Social Skills
Adeptness at inducing desirable responses in others
Influence: Wielding effective tactics for persuasion Communication: Listening openly and sending convincing messages Conflict management: Negotiating and resolving disagreements Leadership: Inspiring and guiding individuals and groups Change catalyst: Initiating or managing change Building bonds: Nurturing instrumental relationships Collaboration and cooperation: Working with others toward shared goals Team capabilities: Creating group synergy pursuing collective goals