Hi All,
I'm learning about emotional intelligence from Daniel Goleman (Books, videos), and would like to share some of what I have learned so far.
Some of the most important facts to know about emotional intelligence are in my opinion:
1) It is immensely important to success in all aspects of life, and
2) It can be improved throughout our lives, unlike IQ which is difficult to change once you are grown up.
So far I have primarily learned the theoretical framework from which to understand Emotional Intelligence, which Daniel Goleman breaks down into the following five competencies:
1) Self Awareness - of one's emotions and their cause
2) Self Regulation - of one's emotions
3) Self Motivation - a master life-skill
4) Empathy - the recognition and understanding of other people's emotions
5) Social Intelligence - managing relationships and emotions in others
