EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ)
What is it?
The ability to recognize and regulate your emotions and understand their effect on people around you.
Emotional Intelligence is key to relating well to others.
You probably know someone with high EQ. They have solid relationships, self-control, remain calm under stress and are willing to look at themselves honestly.
It doesn't have to be overwhelming to start building your emotional intelligence. A self-assessment is the first step to revealing an individual's EQ. The assessment reveals the following five areas.
WHY IS EQ IMPORTANT?
71% of hiring managers value EQ over IQ.
(Career Builder)
Leaders with empathy perform 40% higher in employee engagement and decision-making.
Harvard Business School
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McKinsey & Company predicts that the need for emotional skills will outpace cognitive skills by 2030.