Emotional Intelligence Test - Global Leadership Foundation

Free Emotional Intelligence Test

The Global Emotional Intelligence Test uses 40 questions which are derived from the Global EI Capability Assessment instrument, which contains 158 items. These are based on Goleman's four quadrant Emotional Intelligence Competency Model (2002). Click here for more details. Short EI quizzes such as this are meant to be fun, and to give you a guide to which EI areas you are doing well in and those which perhaps you need to focus on for development.

Instructions for the FREE EI Test

This Test is a forced-choice psychological test which requires you to choose one statement in each pair of statements that describes you best. For each pair of statements, select the statement that best applies to you. Do not over-analyse the questions, or try to think of “exceptions to the rule.” Be spontaneous and choose the statement that comes closest to the way you are.

Occasionally there will be questions that ask you to make a close call between two choices. This is because the Test is trying to distinguish between specific areas. If a question is very close and you can’t decide which statement applies to you best, you can come back to it after you have completed the other questions.

The Test usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. At the end of the test, click on the Score Test button, and wait for the computer to generate an EI profile of your scores. If you have answered honestly and accurately, your scores will reflect your capability level within each of the EI quadrants.

THANKS! We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the results of this Test — only that it can help you begin your journey of self-development!

Please answer all 40 questions before scoring the test. Unanswered questions are highlighted below.

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1. My emotions generally have

a strong impact on the way I behave.

little or no impact on the way I behave.

2. I am generally guided by

my goals and values.

others goals and values.

3. When I am under pressure, I generally have

changed behaviours from normal.

behaviours that remain unchanged.

4. I generally learn most

by actively doing activities.

from reflecting on past experiences.

5. I generally

have a good sense of humour about myself.

take myself seriously.

6. I present myself

with self-assurance and having “presence”.

with some confidence and cautiousness.

7. Where there are uncertainties and pressures, I am always

decisive and make sound decisions.

cautious about making the right decision.

8. I always voice views that

are unpopular and go out on a limb for what is right.

most others agree with and support.

9. I always like to

take on new challenges.

maintain the status quo.

10. I generally

inspire confidence in others.

rely on others confidence.

11. I generally

allow my emotions and moods to impact on my behaviours.

keep my disruptive emotions and impulses under control.

12. When I am under pressure

I get easily distracted in other things.

I think clearly and stay focused.

13. I always

do as I say I will do.

do only what I have to do.

14. Trust by others

is automatically given to me.

is built through reliability and authenticity.

15. I am always

flexible in how I see events.

able to see events for what they are.

16. During changing situations, I always

work hard to try and keep up with the demands.

smoothly handle multiple demands and shifting priorities.

17. I always

set myself challenging goals.

complete the goals that are set for me.

18. When obstacles and setbacks occur in pursuing my goals, I always

readjust the goals and/or expectations.

persist in seeking the goals despite what has happened.

19. Generally, I

pursue goals beyond what is required or expected of me.

pursue goals only as far as is required of me.

20. When I identify opportunities, I am always

uncertain about whether to pursue the opportunity.

proactive in pursuing the opportunity.

21. Group differences are always

causing difficulties and unrest.

understood and valued.

22. When I see bias and intolerance I always

challenge the initiating people.

turn a blind eye and ignore it.

23. I always help out based on

the tasks others need help with.

understanding others needs and feelings.

24. I always

listen to the important words being said.

listen well and am attentive to emotional cues.

25. Others perspectives are always

understood and sensitivity shown.

clouding the issues and getting us off track.

26. I always find social networks in the organisation

get in the way of delivering performance.

help create better decision networks.

27. I always use

informal key power relationships to get what I need.

formal decision networks to get what I need.

28. I always

give customers what they ask for.

understand customers needs and match products/services.

29. I always

act as a trusted advisor to the customer.

tell the customer what they want to hear.

30. Increasing customers satisfaction and loyalty

is always part of the way I work.

is not important in achieving the sale.

31. The vision and mission are always

given to staff so they know where we are going.

used to inspire groups and individuals.

32. I always

let people know of the behaviours expected.

model the behaviours expected of others.

33. I always give assignments to people who

can get the job done and do it well.

will grow and develop as a result of the challenge.

34. Winning people over is something

that I find difficult to do.

I am very good at.

35. I always communicate in a way

that everyone understands what I am saying.

that seeks mutual understanding and full information sharing.

36. I always

go along with the changes being driven by others.

recognise the need for changes and remove barriers.

37. I always handle difficult people

in a straightforward and direct manner.

with diplomacy and tact.

38. I always seek out relationships that

are mutually beneficial.

will help me achieve my end goal.

39. I generally have a

stronger focus on tasks rather than relationships.

balanced focus on tasks and relationships.

40. When I work with teams, I always

make it clear what I expect members to do.

draw all members into enthusiastic participation.

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