"Leadership is a gift. It's given by those who follow. You have to be worthy of it."—General Mark Welsh, former Air Force Chief of Staff and Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Leadership is a calling; it's incredibly challenging, a full-contact sport … at least to do it right, to be worthy of it.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) can be developed. The 5 Most Recognized Attributes of leaders with a high EQ:

1. Self-Awareness

2. Self-Management

3. Passion

4. Empathy

5. Connections

Paul Goldsmith shares some thoughts on what it takes to be an emotionally intelligent leader and increase your EQ.