Eleven signs that you lack emotional IQ
Leadership and success is becoming less relevant to IQ and more synonymous with EQ.
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By Travis Bradberry, entrepreneur.com
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“No doubt emotional intelligence is more rare than book smarts, but my experience says it is actually more important in the making of a leader. You just can’t ignore it.” - Jack Welch
Here are some traits people scoring low in EQ tests share:
- Difficulty being assertive
It is common to substitute passivity and aggression for assertiveness. - Quick to make assumptions.
Instead of making decisions based upon initial emotional reactions, give some time to think and reflect on more options. - Hold grudges
Carrying the world on your shoulders can be a health risk. - Don't let go of mistakes.
High EQ individuals are adept at creating a smart balance between forgetting and remembering mistakes. - Easily offended.
High EQ individuals retain a certain gleam in their eye, in challenging situations.
Source: entrepreneur.com
