What is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient is the ability to assess, identify and control the emotions of oneself, others, and groups.

In workplace skills, use of EQ:

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Successful relations
  • Service orientation
  • Initiative
  • Collaboration

Emotional Intelligence Test:

Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Test: This test is based on problem-solving tasks.

Daniel Goleman model score: This test is based on emotional competencies.

Relation between IQ and EQ:

Where w = power of judgment, ability to understand others.

The range for EQ:

Emotional quotient Emotional Intelligence level
20-35 Low
36-51 Moderate
52-67 Above average
68-83 High
84-100 Very high

Also,

To build success, EQ is more important than IQ.

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