For effective management of someone with my EQ profile, I would suggest the following: Provide opportunities for self-reflection, This will help me to identify my strengths and weaknesses, and to develop strategies for improvement. Encourage me to take risks, I need to step outside of my comfort zone in order to grow and develop. Provide feedback, I need to know how I am doing in order to improve. Be patient, It takes time to develop emotional intelligence. Here are some things that have worked well for me personally: Journaling Meditation Reading books and articles about emotional intelligence