Monday, May 12, 2025

The Value of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Academics

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is seen as or more important than generalized intelligence (IQ) in the overall success of life. One of the reasons is that it is associated with grit and the ability to manage the challenges as they come. People who can understand where their emotions come from and how to process them can create grit to focus on their goals every day of their life. 

It is not easy to plug away at goals every day and certainly one's background and personal make-up influence the outcomes. With self-reflection and awareness one can develop a knowledge of themselves and in turn the world. They find better ways to navigate setbacks.

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Academic and/or Professional Success

You can take a free Emotional Intelligence Quiz HERE

This is how I came out which may have been lower when compared to 15 years ago because I did not have the right perspective on place and self. Meaning that I was much younger and while I had substantial knowledge I did not understand that people don't always live by ideals. Unlike IQ which is relatively stable, EQ can be improved.

"Congratulations! You have high emotional intelligence. This is good news! EQ counts for twice as much as IQ and technical skills combined in determining who will be a star performer. Your level of EQ likely has been and will be a driver of your high performance under pressure for years to come"


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