Emotional Intelligence ... or EQ - Page 3

Aliantha · 04-30-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

The trouble is though, Jim, just returning to my current bugbear: the boss is more likely to promote the person he likes (:p).

Having been a boss myself, I don't think just liking someone is enough to make you want to promote them. In fact, conversely, I've found that I like the people who do a good job in a professional situation, much more than the ones that I might have more in common with, but who are less competent.

If they happen to be good at the job, and likeable, that makes a big difference though. Most people would rather work with people they like than those they don't. Even bosses.

Lola Bunny · 05-03-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

people love ass kissers......

I agree. Unfortunately, I don't kiss ass, so I don't have much brownie points with anyone.

footfootfoot · 05-03-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola Bunny

I agree. Unfortunately, I don't kiss ass, so I don't have much brownie points with anyone.

No, but you have plenty of cookie points with some of us

ZenGum · 05-04-2013, 12:21 AM

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People love ass. Kissers are good too.

FIFY.

I detest ass kissers.

Kissing your ass is a prelude to stabbing you in the back.

jimhelm · 05-04-2013, 06:19 AM

That's why you're so awesome, zen. You don't fall for their bull shit. You can see right through it because you're so smart. Say, that's a fine looking shirt you're wearing there. Did you get a haircut?

Griff · 05-04-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

I've found that I like the people who do a good job in a professional situation, much more than the ones that I might have more in common with, but who are less competent.

We shouldn't lose sight of this. There is huge overlap between what is likeable and what is good for your organization.

BigV · 05-13-2013, 12:06 PM

that's a very good point Griff, it's the overlap that matters.

someone who's all competence and no charisma is good only for a job as a hermit.

someone who's all charisma and no competence is good only for a job as a politician.

(that sounds like a cheap shot at politicians. I like our system of government and value the work done by our legislature, executive and judiciary. "politicians" on the other hand are akin to public sector celebrities, just less interesting and more expensive.)

xoxoxoBruce · 05-14-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

that sounds like a cheap shot at politicians.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

05-04-2013, 06:19 AM	#35
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	That's why you're so awesome, zen. You don't fall for their bull shit. You can see right through it because you're so smart. Say, that's a fine looking shirt you're wearing there. Did you get a haircut? __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

05-13-2013, 12:06 PM	#37
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	that's a very good point Griff, it's the overlap that matters. someone who's all competence and no charisma is good only for a job as a hermit. someone who's all charisma and no competence is good only for a job as a politician. (that sounds like a cheap shot at politicians. I like our system of government and value the work done by our legislature, executive and judiciary. "politicians" on the other hand are akin to public sector celebrities, just less interesting and more expensive.) __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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