IQ (Intelligence Quotient) helps you get a job, but EQ (Emotional Intelligence) determines whether you'll succeed in your career and be happy. EQ is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions and those of others. The good news: unlike IQ, emotional intelligence can be trained like a muscle.
4 Pillars of EQ (Goleman's Model)
- Self-Awareness: I know what I'm feeling at a given moment.
- Self-Regulation: I can manage my reactions (I don't explode when I feel angry).
- Social Awareness (Empatia): I understand the emotions of others.
- Relationship Management: I build healthy connections.
Scientific Sources:
- Goleman, D. (1995). "Emotional Intelligence".
