"What's emotional intelligence? Is it a different way of being smart? It is a kind of being smart, but it's not what we usually think of as being smart. In recent decades, psychologists who study intelligence have become aware that there are many different kinds of intelligence. You could think of somebody who has natural athletic ability as having a kind of body or coordination intelligence or somebody who has a natural math ability as having a good deal of mathematical intelligence, and so on."
"Most of this strife involves the challenges of working with our emotions as humans, and particularly the complexity of our reactions in relationships. Emotional intelligence is a particular skill of recognizing one's own feelings, working with those feelings, and not just reacting in ways that are going to be problematic. It also involves recognizing the feelings that are arising in others, and then being able to work with others, to work out conflicts, or get along well with one another."
Analytical thinking remains the most sought-after skill, while emotional intelligence skills such as motivation, self-awareness, empathy, and active listening rank among the top ten of twenty-six core competencies. Emotional intelligence comprises recognizing and managing one's own emotions, avoiding unhelpful reactive behaviors, perceiving others' feelings, and collaborating to resolve conflicts and maintain productive relationships. Employers prioritize emotional competence because it reliably predicts effective teamwork, leadership, and performance across settings. Emotional intelligence skills are trainable through practices such as mindfulness, reflection, and targeted skill development, and become increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence automates technical tasks and emphasizes human interpersonal strengths.
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