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7 Signs of Software Engineers With High Emotional Intelligence
Learn how to enhance your EQ to set your career on a high growth path
A few years back, we faced an outage on one of our databases. Everyone in the team was on their toes and losing their heads as the impact was huge.
But the architect remained calm. He focused on troubleshooting the issue. It took him less than an hour to find the root cause and provide a workaround. Once the incident was fixed, the entire team heaved a sigh of relief.
In the entire incident, I found it fascinating to watch how the architect controlled his emotions. He clearly demonstrated signs of high emotional intelligence. He did not let the pressure of the escalated incident hijack his attention.
Emotional intelligence is an extremely valuable trait in any individual. It enables people to stay in control, build collaborative workplace relationships, and achieve extraordinary growth in their careers.
An excellent way of cultivating emotional intelligence is by observing how people with high EQ behave in situations you find hard to manage. Once you imbibe these characteristics, you can have a much better handle on your actions and, thus, on your career growth.
