Emotional Expressiveness
A quick definition
You feel things intensely and let it show.
In practice
What matters to you shows. You display enthusiasm, commitment and emotion, and that energy spreads to the people around you. You get genuinely involved in what you do and don't hide it when something excites or bothers you. That intensity gives your work a soul.
How others see you
- Shows enthusiasm
- Gets genuinely involved
- Expresses feelings
- Spreads energy
Under pressure or overused
- Under pressure, your reactions may be hard to predict.
- Some people may feel affected by your changes of mood.
Try this week
The ten-second pause
When something bothers you, wait ten seconds before responding and name what you feel.
The other end of this dimension
Calm Under PressureYou keep a cool head and don't rattle easily.
More in this area
Emotional style
- Calm Under Pressure
You keep a cool head and don't rattle easily.
- Risk Radar
You spot problems early and think about what could go wrong.
- Optimism
You expect things to work out and bounce back fast.
- Self-assurance
Others' opinions don't sway you much, and you stay true to yourself.
- Self-reflection
You reflect on yourself and seek feedback to improve.
