Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.
Definition
Four components: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills. EQ predicts life and work success more reliably than IQ for most outcomes. Self-regulation is the most trainable component — mindfulness practice shows measurable improvement in 8 weeks.
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