Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Sep 12, 2024

Your Success Superpower

IQ matters, but EQ may matter MORE for business leaders.

• Self-Awareness is Step One: Understand your triggers, weaknesses, and how you react under pressure.
• Read the Room: Perceive unspoken emotions of clients, employees, and investors.
• Empathy Builds Bridges: Connect with others on a deeper level for strong relationships.
• Manage, Not Suppress: Channel strong emotions in productive, not destructive, ways.
• Conflict Resolution Champ: Diffuse tension, de-escalate disagreements, facilitate solutions.
• Feedback = Fuel: Seek and accept feedback to constantly improve and refine your EQ skills.

High EQ = better team leadership, sales, negotiations, and overall success.