How do you use emotional intelligence to understand others' perspectives?

Explore curiosity to understand the circumstances and perspectives of others. By showing genuine interest in the living experience of others, we gain a real understanding of their perception of their reality. Then we can engage empathetically through deeper and more meaningful relationships. Seek first to understand others.

It might sound elementary: Listen. Listen. Listen. Listen carefully before anything else. I think there is often a tendency in talking over others or simply fill the silence as a moment of embarrassment. After the initial greetings (respect), depending on your role in the conversation (status quo), always listen first.

Listen and empathize. Then, explain the goals again. Ask for opinion on how to achieve. Relate. Work on a mutually acceptable approach. If you are the decision maker, make the decision provided there are nuances. Respect diversity, promote accountability.

It takes focus and discipline to truly put ourselves in another's shoes. Frequently, finding solutions or criticizing the way they behaved can cloud our understanding. I have found closing my eyes or constantly making eye contact with the other individual, and put all distractions away helps to truly be with them. And slowly perspective starts to take shape.

The responsibility of paying attention is very key, Listen follow through the conversation, Understand the individual point of view, deduce the motive, relate empathetically without imposing, condemning People's Opinion Outrightly and making them feel less of a human, This will help gain meaningful participation of a Team once you do not underate Perspective taking.

Context and perspective go hand in hand. You’re constantly learning how to read rooms and people to effectively deliver and engage.

Absolutely agree with this. Perspective taking boils down to one thing: putting our agenda aside and putting ourselves in their shoes. When we do that, we can better understand where they are coming from ultimately allowing us to pick up on cues and adjust accordingly to those. EI is recognizing when someone is trying to brush you off the phone and you giving them that out by acknowledging the elephant in the room. EI is being able to tell when someone is frustrated because they just answered all these questions on the last call. EI is being aware of our limitations in showing empathy and willing to expand beyond our own perspective. EI is key to building stronger relationships.

EI is recognizing when someone is trying to brush you off the phone and you giving them that out by acknowledging the elephant in the room. EI is being able to tell when someone is frustrated because they just answered all these qualifications questions on the last call. EI is being aware of our limitations in showing empathy and willing to expand beyond our own perspective. EI is key to building stronger relationships.

Although perspective taking can be challenging from the point of view of one’s ego in a conflict, it is equally difficult to strike the balance between being right and just being agreeable. EI is not about conflict avoidance, it is about skilful, productive and considerate bridge-building between individuals of differing opinions without causing withdrawal or inciting aggression.

Our own biases, experiences or just the rush to solve their challenge makes perspective taking challenging. Putting that away consciously and constantly (as it will keep coming back) will slowly help us embrace the other's viewpoint and experience.

Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a key skill in today's personal and professional spheres. It's about being aware of your own emotions and those of others, and using this understanding to navigate your actions and relationships. This capability is crucial when trying to understand others' perspectives, and here's how you can apply it: Self-Awareness: This is the ability to understand your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior. By developing self-awareness, you can recognize when your emotions might cloud your judgment or bias your perspective. Empathy: When you empathize, you can put yourself in another's shoes, which allows for a deeper appreciation of their experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

Being open to listening and not solving. Admit that we need some time to digest and think before responding. Reach out to a community for their advise as we grow our own mindset. And constantly pushing boundaries and going beyond our comfort zone of like minded individuals and embrace diverse perspectives, communities and interests.