Emotional Intelligence Test

You’re in a meeting and feel your irritation rising after a colleague speaks for the third time on a topic you know well. What do you do? *Ask yourself why this specific comment triggered you and whether it reflects something internal.Say nothing, but silently rehearse how you'd correct them later.Let them finish and immediately counter their point.Take a breath and remind yourself to stay open to different perspectives.Stay quiet but notice your tension building.

You receive critical feedback on a project you felt good about. How do you respond? *Thank them, but internally dismiss the feedback.Examine both your emotional reaction and what the feedback may reveal about your blind spots.Reflect on the feedback later, but mostly focus on whether it was fair.Ask questions for clarification, even though you feel stung.Feel uncomfortable but try to use it as a learning opportunity.

You’re feeling off—tense, distracted—but don’t know why. What are you most likely to do? *Step away for a moment to check in with your physical and emotional state.Power through and focus on your to-do list.Switch tasks in hopes the feeling passes.Quietly reflect on the shift in your mood and explore possible internal or external causes.Pause briefly, take a deep breath, and move on.

After a conversation, you feel uneasy but can't explain it. What’s your next move? *Revisit what was said to try and understand the discomfort.Reflect on your emotions and revisit the dynamic, even if nothing seemed obviously wrong.Distract yourself to stop thinking about it.Let it go—it probably wasn’t important.Consider whether your values or expectations were challenged.

You’re about to give someone feedback, and notice you’re anxious. How do you proceed? *Keep the conversation short and direct to avoid discomfort.Acknowledge the anxiety but push through.Consider how your emotional state could shape your tone and plan accordingly.Reframe the feedback to sound less critical.Take a moment to check in with your reasons for discomfort before the talk.

You’re feeling overwhelmed before a big call. What do you do? *Recenter your focus through a calming strategy and set an intention for how you want to show up.Focus on prep and ignore the stress.Acknowledge the stress but start the call anyway.Take 1–2 minutes to calm your body and mind.Check your phone or social feed to distract yourself.

You read an email that feels disrespectful. How do you respond? *Reflect on why it triggered you, then draft a thoughtful response aligned with your values.Vent to a friend before replying.Flag it for later and move on.Step back and reread the email when your reaction has cooled.Reply quickly while your frustration is fresh.

You missed a personal goal and feel disappointed. What now? *Ask yourself what went wrong and how you handled the setback emotionally.Explore what led to the outcome, how you feel about it, and how you can adapt moving forward.Notice the disappointment and let it sit for a bit.Tell yourself it probably wasn’t realistic anyway.Set a new goal and try to forget the last one.

A client asks you to make a major change late in a project. What’s your instinct? *Take time to cool off before responding.Manage your emotions first, then re-engage the client with clarity and adaptability.Agree quickly, even if frustrated, and revisit your emotions later.Clarify expectations and adjust your plan.Show irritation but make the change.

A discussion is growing tense and emotional. How do you react? *Hold your ground firmly—tension is inevitable.Notice both your and others’ emotional states and shift your tone to support a more productive atmosphere.Stay logical and wait for the emotion to pass.Keep quiet to avoid making things worse.Use grounding techniques to stay centered and model calmness.