Therefore, the above test is only a good measure for those with the important EI quality of self-awareness. There are objective psychometric instruments, but they are still in the development stage. Low emotional intelligence brings a plethora of negative emotions, like fear, anger and hostility. These use up a lot of energy, lower morale, absenteeism, apathy, and are an effective block to collaborative effort. Emotions give us great energy.
Negative emotions create negative energy and positive emotions create positive energy.
We all know the tight knot in the stomach that comes with anger and resentment, and the primitive urges it brings to wreak revenge, or at least discomfort, to the one we see as opposing us. We also know the excitement of being involved in developing some project, be it an ambitious new product, or winning a football match. It is obvious in the extremes that emotions have a huge effect. They also have a steady, day to day effect. It is easy to recognise low emotional intelligence in others.