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Emotional Intelligence

2013

A short animation breaking down the concepts of emotional intelligence and how it's an integral part of thinking and decision making.

02:52 min

What Is Emotional Intelligence? +18 Ways to Improve It

What’s more important: IQ or emotional intelligence? If you think IQ is more important, you might be surprised at what you’ll learn in this piece. Some argue that it’s more important to our success than cognitive intelligence.

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Courtney E. Ackerman
2020
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The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence

In some jobs, being in touch with emotions is essential. In others, it seems to be a detriment. And like any skill, being able to read people can be used for good or evil.

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Adam Grant
2014
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What Is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. Some researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened, while others claim it's an inborn characteristic.

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Kendra Cherry
2020
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Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?

Although there are many models of emotional intelligence, they are often lumped together as “EQ” in the popular vernacular. An alternative term is “EI,” which comprises four domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

Article
Daniel Goleman, Richard E. Boyatzis
2017
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13 Signs of High Emotional Intelligence

Wonder what emotional intelligence looks like in everyday life? Here are 13 examples.

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Justin Bariso
2018
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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is generally said to include at least three skills: emotional awareness, or the ability to identify and name one’s own emotions; the ability to harness those emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and the ability to manage emotions, which...

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Psychology Today
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Improving Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

When it comes to happiness and success in life, EQ matters just as much as IQ. Learn how you can boost your emotional intelligence, build stronger relationships, and achieve your goals.

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Jeanne Segal, Melinda Smith, Lawrence Robinson, Jennifer Shubin
2020
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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

When you think of a "perfect leader," what comes to mind? You might picture someone who never lets his temper get out of control, no matter what problems he's facing.

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Mind Tools Content Team
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Understand Your Emotions to Grow and Heal

In McLaren’s view, we typically perceive emotions as problems, which we then thoughtlessly express or repress. She advocates a more mindful approach, where we step back and see our emotions as sources of information.

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Marci Sharif
2020
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The Lama in the Lab: Neuroscience and Meditation

Daniel Goleman reports on the Dalai Lama and the dialog between science and Buddhism, especially on how neuroscientists are measuring the effects of meditation.

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Daniel Goleman
2013
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ)