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The first writing assignment for the course is based on your interpretations and responses to the self-assessments related to emotional style in Caruso and Salovey’s (2004) book, The Emotionally Intelligent Manager. The authors emphasize:Successfully using emotional intelligence depends in a large part on our desire and ability to understand ourselves. Asking ourselves questions about our approach to situations, especially powerful and meaningful situations, can help up obtain insight into our emotional style (p. 213).The section provides a “structured way for you to consider your emotional skills” and a “means to help you develop additional insight into these issues” (Caruso & Salovey, 2004, p. 213).The purpose of the assignment is to develop your understanding of your own self-image with respect to the skills and behaviors related to emotional intelligence. Use the Assessing Your Emotional Style Evaluation Form rubric as a specific guide regarding my expectations for the assignment and the corresponding criteria that will be used to evaluate your paper.This self-assessment assignment should be typed and double spaced; it typically ranges from 6-8 pages of text (or 8-10 pages long with the title/cove

r page and the References page). A title/cover page template follows the evaluation form. This paper is all about you and your interpretation of the results. Use “I” statements – own the results. Do not use “research voice” (third person) for this assignment nor for the capstone paper, the Personal Development Plan.Your assignment should include:Self-Study: Overview of the 4 Skills of EIPersonal Interpretation/response of Parts 1-4; one paragraph for each Consideration of highest and lowest areas (respond to questions on page 220).Problem-Solving StyleA one-paragraph response to the description of your primary problem-solving style. (If your score is tied, include your interpretation of what this means for you.)Emotional Processing SurveyPersonal Interpretation/response to Parts 1-6; one paragraph for each part.Mood Filters: Trait ScoreSelect one high score trait and discuss what this means for you? What personal actions or behaviors are related to this trait? Anything that you should change or do more often? Select one low score trait and discuss what this means for you? What personal actions or behaviors are related to this trait? Anything that you should change or do less often?