Think about the last time you truly understood what you were feeling and why. That moment of insight, where you see yourself clearly, isn’t just a nice bonus—it’s the starting place for so much in life. In both our personal lives and our careers, being attuned to ourselves and the emotions of others matters more …
Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is all about how well you can understand and manage your own emotions and pick up on and influence the feelings of those around you. While IQ gives you a sense of someone’s raw brainpower, EQ shows how skilled you are at handling the ups and downs of human relationships. In …
Emotional intelligence—often called EQ—is all about understanding and managing your own emotions, while also being able to read and react to the emotions of others. In the workplace, this skill set is quickly becoming recognized as a must-have, not just a nice-to-have. Sure, technical know-how and a high IQ play their part, but EQ takes …
When people talk about emotional intelligence—sometimes called EQ or emotional quotient—they’re getting at something far deeper than book smarts. It’s more about recognizing and managing your own feelings, while also understanding and positively shaping the emotions of those around you. Whether you’re thinking about romantic partners, family, or longtime friends, these skills are central to …
When we talk about emotional intelligence (EI) in children, we’re really exploring how kids learn to understand and handle their own feelings—and recognize those same emotions in the people around them. Sure, academic success matters, but EI is what helps children communicate, make good choices, and bounce back from tough moments. Over the years, research …