Emotional intelligence (EI) and leadership do not seem to have much overlap at first glance. Leadership is generally viewed taking action and being in charge of a group; there might be thought to be no place in that realm for touchy-feely emotions. It is a position for those with a proclivity for decisiveness. As far [...]

Having a high intellectual quotient doesn’t mean that you already own a ticket to success, especially in business. To survive in your workplace, it is vital to know when to trust a colleague, to identify someone who is on the verge of a breakdown, or to laugh at colleagues jokes! You may get hired because [...]

People who are brightest intellectually are often not the most successful – either in business or in their personal lives. This suggests that an executive with a high emotional quotient can pick up conflicts that need resolution, vulnerabilities that need to be addressed, and opportunities that need to be maximized more readily and quickly resulting [...]