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Our EI Quiz
Test your EI, have some fun, rate the comments of these leaders
for emotional intelligence.
1. “Look lack of computer experience is not the problem. There
are loads of people here who can provide that. I’ve demonstrated
an ability to pick up quickly on the essence of what’s
important. I know what I don’t know. And I know our strengths
are complementary. You have a deep engineering prowess. I bring
strategic vision.”
0 1 2 3 4 5
out to lunch subpar passable average good top notch
These are the words of Carly Firona, the CEO at Hewitt-Packard
in her 1999 interview for that top spot. In 1999 and 2000,
Fortune Magazine named Ms. Firona the most powerful women in
American business. What shines through in these comments are Ms.
Firona’s self-confidence, assertiveness, and her ability to tame
doubters. More recently her wisdom has been challenged and
scrutinized through a merger. Nonetheless, her riveting display
of her self-confidence in the pressure of a job interview earns
her a score of 5.
2. “Coaching is about teaching and building relationships-the
most underrated aspects of football are teams chemistry and the
mental attitude.”
0 1 2 3 4 5
out to lunch subpar passable average good top notch
The comments of Kansas City Chiefs football coach Dick Vermeil.
His leadership talents have earned him some notable success. He
led two different teams to Super Bowl berths. A feat matched by
only two other coaches. Rate this comment a 5.
3. “Your professors aren’t as busy as they seem, I have caught
them playing Blackjack and Poker on their computers-they have
time to meet with you.”
0 1 2 3 4 5
out to lunch subpar passable average good top notch
The director of graduate program at a major university talking
to new students at an orientation session. Her frustrations and
annoyance with her staff sends a chilly reception to the new
students, signifies poor leadership skills, and overall, not
conducive to a healthy learning environment. This is a
significant emotional disconnect. A low score for sure.
4. “I don’t think a woman should be in any government job
whatever. I mean, I really don’t. The reason why I don’t is
mainly because they are erratic. And emotional. Men are erratic
and emotional too, but the point is a woman is more likely to
be.”
0 1 2 3 4 5
out to lunch subpar passable average good top notch
President Richard Nixon in 1972 in his discussion with a top
aide over the possibility of naming a woman to the Supreme
Court. Another example of how Nixon’s fears and insecurities
undermined his abilities and accomplishments. Another low score.
5. “We’ve undergone tremendous losses, and we’re going to grieve
for them horribly but New York is going to be here tomorrow
morning , and it’s going to be here forever”..... “On any given
day, we should be ready to cry and laugh, life goes on...you
have to presume the worst and hope for the best.”
0 1 2 3 4 5
out to lunch subpar passable average good top notch
The comments of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in leading
New York and the rest of the country post September 11th. Ho w
he balances compassion and perseverance under the most difficult
circumstance- a solid leadership moment. Rate this comment a 5.
6. “I like leadership in the model of listening, collaboration,
making decisions and getting results. I view myself as
collaborative leader but one who doesn’t get bogged down in
collaboration.”
0 1 2 3 4 5
out to lunch subpar passable average good top notch
The comments of Martha Gillihand Ph.D., Chancellor of the
University of Missouri Kansas City, describing a style of
leadership where multiple voices are heard in the decision
making process. Dr. Gilliland assumed the chancellor post at a
time with the university was under heavy fire from faculty,
neighborhoods, and political groups. Her inclusive leadership
style has cooled some of the anger and moved the university to
achieving its redefined mission. Rate this comment a 5.
Listening and watching others may help build
emotional
intelligence. If you are facing a tough job interview or a
leadership crisis, you may want to borrow or reshape some of
these high scoring comments for yourself.
If you find a quote or passage that seems to indicate a high
level of emotional intelligence, please e-mail us at
rdugan@fortisan.com
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