Elements of emotional intelligence

Daniel Goleman divided Emotional Intelligence into ‘Personal’ and ‘Social’ competences, which broadly split between personal and interpersonal skills. Within each of these sections are a range of skills which are the elements of emotional intelligence.

Personal Skills or Competences Social Skills or Competences
How we manage ourselves How we handle relationships with others
  • Self-awareness
  • Emotional awareness
  • Accurate self-assessment
  • Self-confidence
  • Self-regulation
  • Self-control
  • Trustworthiness
  • Conscientiousness
  • Adaptability
  • Innovation
  • Motivation
  • Achievement drive
  • Commitment
  • Initiative
  • Optimism
  • Empathy
  • Understanding others
  • Developing others
  • Service orientation
  • Leveraging diversity
  • Political awareness
  • Social Skills
  • Influence
  • Communication
  • Conflict management
  • Leadership
  • Change catalyst
  • Building bonds
  • Collaboration and cooperation
  • Team capabilities
Based on ‘Working with Emotional Intelligence’ Daniel Goleman.