The Use of Training Groups (T-Groups) in Raising Self and Social Awareness and Enhancing Emotionally Intelligence (Report‪)‬

A COMMENT ON THE CHOICE OF VOICE Emotional intelligence (EQ) is about being aware of your own emotions, being aware of the emotions of others, respecting and appreciating the importance of emotions in daily interactions, and learning how to manage your own EQ behaviors to enhance your relationships at work, at home, and in your community. Note in this opening sentence we employed the second-person possessive "your" four times, a conscious decision to address the reader personally in this discussion--a discussion that is inherently personal and person-specific. We believe this choice of voice in our text is more efficient, more effective, and less abstract than the awkward third person in addressing a topic that is best understood in reference to one's ("your") own experiences in human relations. The issues germane to emotional intelligence resonate with everyone--and with everyone differently. We each come to this learning space with a unique package of skills, beliefs, values, needs and formative experiences, as well as our own level of effectiveness on the spectrum of emotionally intelligent awareness and behaviors. You, the reader, are best able to navigate this discussion in reference to yourself, and thus our use of "you" and "your" is replete throughout the article.