Emotional Intelligence (EI) / Emotional Quotient (EQ)

Emotional Intelligence (EI) / Emotional Quotient (EQ) is the ability to perceive, understand, express, use, respond to, control, manage and evaluate your own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Some researchers claim that EI / EQ is an inborn characteristic, while others suggest that it can be learned and strengthened.

EI / EQ is usually defined by the following attributes :

Some things that EI / EQ can help you do :

What is Emotional Intelligence?
The 10 Qualities of an Emotionally Intelligent Person
Emotional intelligence at work: Why IQ isn’t everything | Big Think