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Emotional Intelligence: What It Is + Why You Need It

The psychologists who pioneered research into emotional intelligence defined it as the ability to identify, understand and utilize emotions effectively – both one’s own emotions and those of others. They created a practical framework for understanding and cultivating EQ, made of up 4 core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.


In this month's blog, we talk about what each of these is, and why it matters in the workplace. As always, if you are feeling stuck and aren’t exactly sure what to do, Traci and the team at Human Potential Advisors are here to help.

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Tips & Tools: Articles on Emotional Intelligence

Working with People Who Aren't Self Aware


Even though self-awareness is important for job performance, career success, and leadership effectiveness, it’s in remarkably short supply in today’s workplace.


In HBR's nearly five-year research program on the subject, they discovered that although 95% of people think they’re self-aware, only 10 to 15% actually are.

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The Insight Quiz: How Self-Aware Are You?


Created by the Eurich Group, this 5-minute Insight Quiz can help you learn more about how you—and someone who knows you well—view your self-awareness.


You simply complete a survey and send one to a friend, asking them to complete it as well. Why? Research has shown that our opinions of ourselves usually don’t give us the full story.

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Emotional Intelligence is the No.1 Leadership Skill For 2024


If there's one thing that all of the most effective leaders and high-performing professionals have in common, and that anyone moving into 2024 needs to prioritize on their professional development radar, it's possessing high levels of EQ.


According to the Word Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2023 report, qualities associated with emotional intelligence such as resilience, curiosity, lifelong learning, motivation, and self-awareness, are highly prized by businesses and will continue to be so for the next few years. 

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Tips & Tools: Books on EQ

While Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is still somewhat of a newer area of study — really taking off in 1995 — there are numerous authors who have written thought-provoking and insightful books about this topic.


Below are a few books we recommend to get you started on your path to greater self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.



We'd love to join you and your team on your EQ journey! Please let us know how we can help to develop your human potential.

Tips & Tools: Visuals to Enhance Your Own EQ

Below are some wonderful visuals that have been shared by different experts and influencers. Please click on any of the three images below to learn more from Justin Wright, Brené Brown, and Victoria Repa.

Are you or your team feeling stuck? Now is the time to discover and learn how to best utilize your strengths.


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