All throughout school we have been tested on this subject and that subject, all to measure our competence…or more directly our level of intelligence (IQ). Howard Gardner took intelligence a step further and theorized that we have multiple intelligences – that is, humans have specific modalities by which they learn. So, some form of “intelligence” has been studied or theorized for decades.

Emotional intelligence is no different. Popularized (though not developed) by Dan Goleman in the 1990s, he brought to light the notion that we can be intelligent in how we use and manage our emotions. The components of Emotional Intelligence include:

In this episode, I will unpack emotional intelligence or EQ, its competencies and how you can learn to become emotionally intelligent. The more emotionally intelligent you become, you become more aware of your own emotions, the emotions of others and the role your emotions play in building effective relationships. Unlike IQ, EQ is not static and can be learned. If you’ve never heard of emotional intelligence, today is your first lesson in beginning a new path to becoming a better you.

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