EQ (a.k.a. “Emotional Intelligence) measures your ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the power of emotions to facilitate high levels of productivity, communication, and collaboration.
EQ has two primary dimensions:
- Intrapersonal EQ – your ability to effectively manage your internal emotional state.
- Interpersonal EQ – your ability to effective manage your interactions and relationships with others.
Each of these dimensions has the following subcategories.
- Interpersonal EQ consists of Self Awareness, Self Regulation, and Motivation.
- Interpersonal EQ consists of Empathy and Social Skills.
We recommend you read this article for a primer on emotional intelligence. This will give you a baseline understanding of EQ, helping you get more from the remaining articles listed below.
EQ is one of the most important traits you can develop in yourself.
Here are three compelling reasons to raise your EQ:
- 90% of top performers in the workplace have high EQ.
- People with high EQ earn $29,000 more per year, on average.
- High EQ makes you up to 12X more productive, depending on the complexity of your job.
Finally, unlike “IQ” – you can actively learn, improve, and develop a higher EQ through focused study and effort. This makes it an attractive starting point for personal development, improving motivation, and goal achievement.
