{"id":3575,"date":"2023-06-16T11:20:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T10:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/?p=3575"},"modified":"2023-06-16T11:21:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T10:21:47","slug":"thought-for-the-week-unlocking-the-power-of-social-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2023\/06\/16\/thought-for-the-week-unlocking-the-power-of-social-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought for the Week \u2013 Unlocking the Power of Social Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"social-intelligence\"Last week’s Thought was; <\/span>\u201cEmpowering Others to Thrive!\u201d<\/em> and how having <\/span>empathy<\/em> is so much more empowering than showing <\/span>sympathy<\/em> with others. You can see this and all of my previous blogs <\/span>HERE<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all want to have effective conversations that build great relationships and empathy is absolutely key in achieving this.<\/p>\n

And this is \u201cSocial Intelligence\u201d, <\/em>which is a step on from Emotional Intelligence<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While\u00a0emotional\u00a0intelligence\u00a0focuses on understanding and managing one’s own emotions and those of others, social\u00a0intelligence\u00a0expands on this by incorporating a deeper understanding of social dynamics, social cues, and the ability to navigate complex social situations effectively.<\/p>\n

Social\u00a0intelligence\u00a0involves perceiving and interpreting social cues accurately, adapting our behaviour to different social contexts, and building and maintaining successful relationships. It encompasses all of the things we have been talking about over the past weeks; empathy, active listening, collaboration, conflict resolution, and influencing others positively.<\/p>\n

Social intelligence goes beyond individual emotional awareness to include a broader understanding of social interactions and the ability to navigate them skilfully.<\/p>\n

In doing so, we develop our verbal and non-verbal fluency; the use of verbal conversation and body language are the primary forms of social intelligence and these help other people understand our intentions.<\/p>\n

There are also these \u2018social rules\u2019 aren\u2019t there around the basic understanding of interactions in a group based on perceived social status. And that\u2019s another topic in itself!<\/p>\n

When I develop Coaching and Training Programmes, I incorporate Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence, Global Intelligence and Cosmopolitanism and will no doubt be writing thoughts around these too going forward!<\/p>\n

Now, here\u2019s some food for thought \u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cSelf-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

But when we focus on others, our world expands. <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection – or compassionate action.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

-Daniel Goleman-<\/span><\/p>\n

[Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships]<\/p>\n

I\u2019m signing off for now and will be in touch again soon with more thoughts and tips!<\/p>\n

With best wishes for your success,
\n<\/em>\"korinne-sig\"<\/p>\n

PS: I invite you to book your Connective Communication Call<\/a><\/strong><\/span> with me if you haven\u2019t already\u00a0 – choose a time that best works for you HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Korinne Le Page<\/strong><\/span>
\nThrive Coaching & Training<\/strong> \u2013 Empowering you to Thrive!<\/em><\/span>
\nThe Communication Code<\/a><\/span>
\nLinkedIn\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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