While discussing the article on social intelligence and biology in class today, I wondered to myself whether I own the proper characteristics of becoming a leader. Some of the properties listed in the article seemed to fit with my personality, but I had never thought of myself as the type of person to become a leader. After learning more about social intelligence and how having a positive energy can influence others more than you think, it made me think back to the first impressions that I have been giving off in the past.
Like we discussed in class about how to greet a person when first meeting them and how having a good handshake can leave a positive influence, I felt that being able to understand a person's feelings and being able to communicate in the most comfortable manner for them is also a key factor when dealing with your peers. Not everyone likes being talked to in a friendly and casual way, and not everyone enjoys having to mingle in a large group. Each person has their own comfort zone and understanding those will allow you to interact with others in a way that will allow them to like you more.
I agree with you Megumi. Apart from every individual having their own comfort zones, people also have times when they prefer to be left alone. Leaders may also learn when to avoid approaching their peers in an amicable manner to keep their group mobilized without conflict.
ReplyDeleteThanks Megumi, and I like this comment by Takumi as well. The notion of mirroring comes to mind in relation to what both of you are saying. With mirroring one person becomes attuned to the movements of another and essentially copies them in order to facilitate a more harmonious, sympathetic exchange. That is, if one person is all animated and smiley, you respond in the same way. And if they are depressed and frowning, you need also to be sympathetically sad.
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