GSU Library Research Guides: Information Literacy Skills for Career and Lifelong Learning: Emotional Intelligence

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and know how it impacts how you interact with others.

Students will learn how to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Brené Brown Reveals Which Four Skill Sets Make the Best Leaders

Complete the Wholehearted Inventory instrument. It assesses your strengths and opportunities for growth.

Ted x Talks

Emotional Intelligence Test

Emotional Intelligence Test, Psychology Today
This emotional intelligence test will evaluate several aspects of your emotional intelligence and will suggest ways to improve it. After finishing this test you will receive a FREE snapshot report with a summary evaluation and graph.
MindTools: How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?
This one is quick and easy, but it’ll give you a baseline understanding of your EI.
Institute for Health and Human Potential
This research company is dedicated to helping organizations leverage the science of emotional intelligence. They understand a great deal about what it takes to perform under pressure. Our own instructors have used the institute’s materials in our programs.
DISC Personality Test
DISC is an acronym for Drive, Influence, Support and Clarity. It is used by over one million individuals, businesses and organizations every year to help people find their ideal career, team up with the right people, and improve communication and productivity in the workplace.

Linkedin Learning Courses (to be assigned by professor)

LinkedIn Learning Courses
In Demand Skills, On Demand Training
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence can help you build effective relationships at work. Executive coach and organizational psychologist Gemma Roberts explains what emotional intelligence (EQ) is and why it's important. 1h 18m
Communicating with Emotional Intelligence
Developing your emotional intelligence can help you succeed at any stage of your life or career. It can also help you become a better leader, mentor, and coach. In this course, Brenda Bailey-Hughes defines exactly what emotional intelligence is and how it can help you manage your emotions and build stronger relationships. 43m
The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
According to Harvard-trained clinical psychologist Daniel Goleman, leadership begins with emotional intelligence. And emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness: the ability to authentically connect with your inner self. 7m 50s
Emotional Intelligence Nano Tips with Selena Rezvani
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, Selena Rezvani shares tips on how to be more emotionally intelligent. 16m
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Emotions are all around us in the office, and it's important for leaders to understand how to harness them to cultivate productivity and positive relationships. In this course, Britt Andreatta shares how to boost your emotional quotient (EQ) to better lead teams, work with peers, and manage up.

Assignment and Assessment

Assignment:
Brené Brown Reveals Which Four Skill Sets Make the Best Leaders

Brené Brown on Empathy

Assessment:
Complete the Wholehearted Inventory instrument. It assesses your strengths and opportunities for growth. What are yours?

Take the LinkedIn course Emotional Intelligence Nano Tips. Submit the Certificate.