E.Q. – Emotional Intelligence
In Brief
In Brief: Ability to understand and communicate our own emotions and the emotions of others.
Skill Set
Self-Awareness, Motivation, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Imagination, Purpose
Quotes
“A high IQ will get you through school. A high EQ will get you through life.” ~ Unknown
“Don’t make a permanent decision for your temporary emotion.” ~ Unknown
“Use pain as a steppingstone, not as a campground.” ~ A. Cohen
Resources
Websites
Helpguide.org
6seconds.org
Commonsense.org
PsychCentral.com
Movies
Inside Out
Up
Dumbo
E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Spirited Away
Ted Talks
Books
Emotional Intelligence
~ D. Goleman
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
~ C. Dweck
Permission to Feel
~ M. Backett
Trait Pros
Learnable. Reduces victimization.
Trait Cons
EQ is subjective. Can be used to manipulate. Takes time to develop.
