Emotional intelligence is one of those things that doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it’s quietly doing all the heavy lifting in healthy relationships. It’s about knowing how to handle your own ...

Emotional intelligence isn’t just about being “nice” or “calm”—it’s the superpower that lets you read the room, navigate tough conversations, and leave people feeling seen. But most of the advice out ...

When I began my career in marketing, I assumed that success came from mastering campaign mechanics, analyzing consumer data and presenting flawless strategy decks. Those skills were important, but as ...

Last quarter, a manufacturing client was losing supervisors at great cost. Exit interviews showed these technically skilled leaders struggled with team dynamics, conflict and communication—they lacked ...

Emotional intelligence enables leaders to balance vision with emotional awareness, creating environments where innovation thrives, employees feel valued and organizations achieve sustainable success.

Enter a school of education today and you’re likely to hear a phrase like this: “IQ is good, but EQ [emotional intelligence] is essential.” This reflects a profound shift in how we think about ...

In a recent entry on this blog, I discussed my interest in emotional intelligence (EI) and referred to it as an important psychological function. Some readers commented on links they saw between my ...