Social Awareness is the ability to understand the emotions of others. Do you consider this important to a project manager? If so, why. If not, why not?

Empathy is the ability to understand and relate to the emotions of others. Do you, as a project manager find it difficult to be empathic? If so, why? If not why not? What do you feel is the most important way to improve a project manager's ability to be more empathetic? Explain your reasoning.

Organizational Awareness is defined by Cherniss and Goleman as "The ability to read the currents and emotions and political realities of groups". Why is organizational awareness important for the project manager? How will being skillful in this competency contribute to project success?

Emotional Boundaries are where one person's emotions' leave off and another's begin. Why might it be difficult for project managers to set emotional boundaries? What would you consider to be the most important way as a project manager to respect your own emotional boundaries and those of others? Explain your reasoning.