It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard before, especially if you have been in the business world for a while. You might have heard it called emotional intelligence, EI, or EQ, and maybe you’ve even read a work memo or heard your HR department talk about it. Whether you know a little or a lot about…
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Uncertainty and change are inevitable in both personal and professional life. Whether it’s an economic downturn, industry shifts, leadership changes, or unexpected life events, how we respond to uncertainty determines our ability to thrive. Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a critical role in helping us navigate these challenges with resilience and composure. By strengthening self-awareness, regulating…
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What do you think of when you hear the term emotional intelligence? It’s a big concept that can be difficult to define in simple terms. We could all probably describe what emotions are, as well as what intelligence is. But the two words together complicate things a bit, and might even seem contradictory. Fortunately, experts…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional leadership qualities like strategic vision and technical expertise are no longer sufficient. Our 2025 State of EQ report found that leaders are striving to balance operational efficiency and cost reduction with the need to engage and retain their workforce, reflecting a dual focus on organizational sustainability and human-centric…
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It shouldn’t be news to anyone by now that emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, is a fundamental skill for professional success. Technical skills, intelligence, and overall competence may get you in the door, but rising to the top requires the more nuanced, relational and interpersonal skills encompassed by EQ. In order to harness…
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When you think of a good leader, what qualities come to mind? In the workplace, we often consider intellectual intelligence, competence, and technical expertise the most important skills for employees. In fact, most leadership positions are given to employees who are performing the tasks of their current job well. Research shows, however, that specific skills…
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Imagine knowing exactly what makes your workplace tick – the hidden patterns that drive collaboration, the subtle cues that build trust, and the skills that separate high-performing teams from the rest. TalentSmartEQ’s first annual State of EQ Report gives insight into hundreds of organization’s priorities and how EQ can influence outcomes. The report showed that…
The EQ Gap: Building on Self-Awareness While Tackling the Social Awareness Challenge Read More »
We’ve all heard of IQ–who hasn’t gone online and taken an IQ test, or met someone extremely smart and successful and wondered what their IQ is? You may have seen or heard the term EQ and wondered if it’s related to IQ. In a way it is, as it is also a measure of intelligence,…
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just a concert series; it was a cultural movement. To a packed house at her last concert on December 8th she kicked off the night by saying, “We have toured the entire world with this tour, we have had so many adventures. It has been the most exciting, powerful, electrifying,…
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In the United States, incidents of violence have become alarmingly frequent in various settings, including churches, grocery stores, schools, and businesses. As workplace violence continues to rise, organizations are compelled to develop comprehensive prevention strategies. While physical safety measures like the “run, hide, fight” active shooter techniques are vital, there is another powerful approach to…
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