Emotional Intelligence
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Daniel Goleman
The psychologist and journalist who popularized emotional intelligence with his 1995 book
Goleman synthesized research showing emotional abilities matter as much or more than IQ for success
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to recognize understand manage and effectively use emotions in oneself and others
EQ encompasses self-awareness self-regulation motivation empathy and social skills
Self-Awareness
The ability to recognize and understand your own emotions and their effects
Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence enabling accurate self-assessment
Self-Regulation
The ability to control or redirect disruptive emotions and adapt to change
Self-regulation involves managing impulses thinking before acting and maintaining standards
Motivation
The emotional drive to achieve for the sake of achievement itself
Intrinsic motivation involves passion for work optimism and commitment to goals
Empathy
The ability to understand the emotional makeup of others and treat them accordingly
Empathy enables reading others accurately and responding to their emotional needs
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TIER 1 • READER BADGE
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