Emotional Intelligence – Why And How To Develop It

March 17, 2020 • Leadership DNA, Transformational Leadership

What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EI), emotional leadership (EL), emotional quotient (EQ), and emotional intelligence quotient (EIQ), is the capability of individuals to: Recognize our own emotions and those of others Discern between different feelings and label them appropriately Use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior Manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one’s goal(s) (Source: Wikipedia)   “The emotional brain responds to an event more quickly than the thinking brain.” Daniel Goleman Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important?   The Research: Of all the people studied at work, TalentSmart found that 90% of top performers… » Read More