5 Tips to Boost Your Social Intelligence

There are different types of intelligent people. Having a great IQ doesn't necessarily convert you into a successful person. On the other hand, you might have barely past your math exams in school but are now a great leader in your company because you ne how to deal with people which means you're socially intelligent. If you want to enhance your social intelligence, try to follow these 4 tips inspired by the behaviour of social intelligent people.

Built and nurture your connection

Social intelligence refers to your ability to connect, communicate with and persuade people in order to achieve success. All these imply dealing with people and the better you are at networking, the easier it will be for you. Social intelligent people usually have a vast network of contacts and are always ready to meet more people and constantly keep in touch with their most reliable friends or partners.

Respect others and earn their respect

Socially intelligent people are rarely (visibly) contempt. They know that modesty brings more appreciation than pride which creates distance. If you want to follow these people's footsteps, learn to appreciate and treat each person with the same respect regardless of their job, race or age.

Benefit from other people's knowledge

Socially intelligent people usually have a great ability to absorb knowledge through interaction. They are rather the type of people who learn by observation and practice rather than by spending hours taking dull classes. They are also willing to learn something new from anyone, regardless of that person's education and as a result, the social intelligent acquire knowledge that allows them to adapt in a great array of situations.

Learn to listen

Talking about yourself is tempting especially if there's something bothering you or if you have exciting news you want to share. Nonetheless, socially intelligent people refrain from this habit and prefer to listen as this is what boosts other people's trust in them.

Help others to help yourself

Social intelligence also involves reacting and acting promptly. If you have the chance to do something good just for the sake of it and help someone in need, do it. Don't ask yourself why should I help this person, what benefit will this bring me? Simply help them and the benefits will come later when you will be the one in need.

These 4 habits can help you become not only a more socially intelligent person, but also a better one. If we have little time and ability to change our IQ, there are plenty things we can do to boost our social intelligence.

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