Glossary terms

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Emotional competence

Definition: Emotional Competence

Emotional competence is the ability to recognize, understand and constructively influence one's own emotions and the emotions of others. It plays an essential role in interpersonal contact and is crucial for successful communication and cooperation in professional and private environments.

Significance and statistics

According to a study by Daniel Goleman, emotionally competent employees are up to 30% more successful in their professional lives. Emotional competence promotes teamwork, reduces conflicts and improves leadership quality. Companies that promote emotional intelligence achieve higher employee motivation and satisfaction.

Causes and examples

Emotional competence can be developed through targeted training and feedback. One example is the regular practice of mindfulness techniques to better manage one's own emotional life and to better master stressful situations.

Support from mentalport

mentalport offers targeted programs to increase emotional competence through coaching and individual reflection techniques that help employees improve their communication skills and how to deal with emotions.

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