High IQ Isn't Enough: 4 Keys of Emotional Intelligence

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The four keys fill a grid whose axes are labelled self-management (top), relationship management (bottom), personal competence (left) and social competence (right). Each key has three traits; examples include self-confidence, integrity, resilience and managing conflict.

High IQ isn't enough for real success:

Your IQ won't help you get along with people.
Your IQ won't help you understand feelings.
Your IQ won't help you make good friends.
Your IQ won't help you care about others.

You need more than IQ to be better.

Top performers need emotional intelligence (EQ).

Why?

A study by the Journal of Applied Psychology shows:

Emotional intelligence boosts team effectiveness by 25%.

EQ makes a real difference:

EQ boosts teamwork.
EQ helps solve conflicts.
EQ helps make better decisions.
EQ encourages caring for each other.
EQ helps team members understand feelings.

So, how do you improve emotional intelligence?

Here are 4 keys to do it:

Self-awareness

• Recognize and understand your emotions.

Self-regulation

• Control impulses and adapt to change.

Motivation

• Pursue goals with energy and persistence.

Social Skills

• Build relationships and lead effectively.

EQ is a leadership superpower.

You will guide your team to success.

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Source: Justin Mecham on LinkedIn.