EXTRAPOLATIONS FROM INTELIGENCE QUOTIENT (IQ) & EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT (EQ)

(Foreword: I am now scribing a short sequel to my last contribution which was entitled IQ VS EQ, INTELLIGENCE VS WISDOM, MICRO VS MACRO MINDSET. Hence the contents in this article should be digested and reflected in conjunction with the points of the previous post.)

Many people know the terminologies of Intelligent Quotient and Emotional Quotient. They understand that the two relate to the mental faculty of individuals. However, few are cognizant of another two quotients which supplement or complement as extended values to IQ and EQ, viz. *Social Quotient (SQ); *Adversity Quotient (AQ). Since I had rendered a detailed account on the first two fundamental quotients in my previous post (which readers should refer for perceiving the entire links of the four dispositions), I now focus on unravelling the scopes of SQ and AQ. Here goes……

SQ

It is a disposition that helps to build relationship, friendship and alliance with people outside family members. Those with high SQ can interact well, possess understanding prudence, able to perceive inclinations of people they deal with. Their advantage includes knowing when to express, also when to listen attentively. More importantly, they exercise discretion for reacting appropriately in their discourse with counterparts.

Examples of programmes on sharpening SQ:

·         #Approaches for establishing rapport.

·         #How to strike out interactive conversations with new acquaintances during functions.

·        #Making new acquaintances feel comfortable for discourse with you.

·         #Listening skills.

·         #Asking the right questions.

·         #Recognising social trends.

       AQ: 

       It entails the resilience to deal with adversities encountered in life. The management of adversities   much depends on emotional characteristics manifested by an individual. Hence AQ is an extrapolation   of EQ. Both AQ and EQ relate to adaptability of the person concerned for adjusting to unfavourable   situations.

       Examples of programmes on elevating AQ:

·         #Relevant spiritual uplift - like meditation methods, recreational activities, religious encouragement.

·         #Problem solving methods.

·        #Stress management.

·         #Adversities VS challenges – knowing the difference.

·         #How to maintain composure and avoid anxiety.

·         #Mental strength development.

 A person having high IQ and EQ is bestowed with a firm footing for doing well in the SQ arena – to wit, strong in networking for purpose of vocation or business leveraging. Quick perceptive prowess (reflecting IQ) enables him to recognise who may be his worthwhile networkers. Likewise, fraternal ability (reflecting SQ) caters for the right approaches for establishing effective interactive networks. On the other hand, positive personality traits (reflecting EQ) coupled with positive mental attitude (reflecting AQ) will exude the perseverance for continuous pursuit toward desired objectives despite encountering challenges.

CONCLUSION

 IQ and EQ serve as the fundamentals for a person’s propensity to progress in life endeavours. SQ and AQ, as the supplements, define one’s potential capacity to reach an efficacious result. The pertinent fundamentals must first be in place before embarking forward on any mission, otherwise futility is certain. In addition, the supplementary clouts pave the way to garner boosters for belting out the right actions. It is just like a chef concocting an exquisite cuisine……he needs the right basic ingredients (type of meat or seafood, vegetable, beans, nuts etc.); not only that, he chooses the right condiments (sauces, spices, seasonings etc.) and garnishes (side ingredients like parsley, lemon slices, mushrooms, chopped herbs etc. - usually used as items to spruce up palate and aesthetics of the dish). Similarly, for a desired objective or result to be wholesome, the four quotients should be inherently linked for sterling execution.  

                                             PIX NO. 1 ON SQ;   PIX NO. 2 ON AQ