Emotional intelligence (EQ) has been shown to be 3 times more likely to predict success than cognitive intelligence. So, what is it and how can we develop it? EQ is the capacity for
• Recognising our own feelings and those of others • For motivating ourselves and others • It is a key attribute of effective leaders • For managing emotions effectively in ourselves and in others.
It describes the behaviours that sustain people in challenging roles, or as their careers become more demanding, and it captures the qualities that help people deal effectively with change. It...
Most people will have undertaken an IQ test at some point in their lives. IQ is a measure of an individual’s intellectual, analytical, logical and rational abilities; their verbal, spatial, visual and mathematical skills. These cognitive abilities and technical skills are important for schooling and professional qualifications. For instance, someone requires an IQ of at least 110-120 to get an advanced degree such as an MBA.
But then what differentiates, say, one solicitor from another? Why are some people better at sales, communicating or leading others? The answer may well...
