ORTEGA, JACQUELINE L.

BS ACCOUNTANCY 4

REACTION PAPER

In Karl Albrecht version of social intelligence, the five dimensions acronym SPACE:
Situational radar, Presence, Authenticity, Clarity and Empathy, it emphasizes the
intrapersonal skills as the critical key to societal success. If we define social intelligence,
it is the ability to get along well with others, and to get them to cooperate with you,
meaning you have understanding of the situation and the happenings on your
surroundings. Karl Albrecht categorizes behavior toward others from the perspective of
interpersonal skills as falling somewhere on a spectrum between "toxic" effect and
"nourishing" effect. People who engage in toxic behavior feel inferior, angry, irritated,
guilty, or in some other way inadequate. People who engage in nourishing conduct feel
appreciated, respected, confirmed, encouraged, or capable. An ongoing pattern of
harmful behavior points to inadequate social intelligence, or the inability to connect with
and effectively influence others. A pattern of nurturing conduct, which is a sign of good
social intelligence, tends to make a person considerably more adept at interacting with
others.

If we will look into the wider picture of how Karl Albrecht explained social intelligence,
we can say that the outdated notion that a person's lifetime potential can be determined
and predicted by a single number - his or her "IQ" score - has significantly lost
credibility. There are researches in the new era that accepts that the concept of
intelligence is multi-dimensional and these different dimensions have a great impact
throughout the life of an individual.

The five dimensions or the acronym SPACE can be furtherly explained as we expand
their definitions. First, Situational radar or the ability to read social situations and
respond appropriately. It is our capacity to observe and comprehend the context of a
scenario you may be in, as well as how the circumstance molds or controls the behavior
of the people in it. It enables you to gain a wider perspective of everything around you
by allowing you to see things from the bottom up. Second dimension is Presence or
projecting self-worth on one’s bearing. The overall message you convey to others by
your behavior is often known colloquially as "bearing". Based on the behaviors they see
as a component of your overall presence dimension, people often draw conclusions
about your personality, your competency, and your sense of self. Also, this covers a
wide range of verbal and nonverbal actions that people use to judge you. Third
dimension is Authenticity or being “real” and transparent while projecting honesty. The
degree to which others believe you are acting morally and honestly, and the degree to
which they believe your actions are consistent with your personal ideals, is the extent to
which you are "playing straight." Authenticity fosters stronger bonds between leaders
and their followers, team members, and peers. Authenticity enables leaders to set
priorities and adhere to their true mission. Fourth dimension is Clarity or using language
effectively to explain and persuade. It is the capacity to communicate ideas clearly,
forcefully, and successfully. It requires a variety of "communicating" abilities, including
listening, providing feedback, paraphrasing, semantic flexibility, proficient language use,
the ability to effectively employ metaphors and figures of speech, and the capacity to
succinctly and clearly explain concepts. And lastly, Empathy or appreciation for and
connectedness with others. It is the ability to establish relationships with others and
persuade them to appreciate and work with you on a personal level. In this context,
empathy is developing a reciprocal emotion between oneself and another person, which
goes beyond the traditional concept of having feelings for another person. The ability to
interact and build connections with assertiveness and empathy is referred to as social
intelligence. It results from self-awareness and effective emotional control. Although it is
not quite the same thing, we may argue that it is closely related to emotional
intelligence.

Traditional measures of intelligence and academic success are highly valued in society.
But lately, the significance of both social and emotional intelligence has gained
attention. All areas of our lives are impacted by our capacity to connect with others. It
affects not just our interpersonal relationships but also our professional lives, which has
an impact on our capacity to perform successfully in leadership roles. The secret to
success in the workplace may be found in your capacity to bring people together,
handle conflict, and establish personal connections with the members of your team.
Importantly, there are numerous methods that can enable us to meaningfully connect
with others and we can all improve our social intelligence. Start by being completely
present when you engage with others. Think back on your interactions and consider
how you might have responded more effectively. Your path to a more connected and
fulfilling life will be greatly aided by the gradual development of socially intelligent skills.