Self Regulation

Self Regulation is the ability to control potentially disruptive emotions and impulses. These potentially disruptive emotions can result in the feeling a manager is not yet ready to be a leader in an organization. Self regulation is one of the five dimensions of emotional intelligence, as described by Daniel Goleman.  The other four dimensions of emotional intelligence include:  self awareness, empathy, motivation, and social skills.

Leaders exhibiting characteristics consistent with self regulation, or self control, are considered by peers to be trustworthy, conscientious, and able to adjust to changing situations.  Self regulation is also characterized by a readiness to seize opportunity, and a drive for excellence.