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Is Emotional Intelligence the same as being “nice” or “polite”?

Does Emotional Intelligence just mean you have a lot of empathy?

Is Emotional Intelligence only for women or men who want to “get in touch with their sensitive side”?

After 20+ years of writing and speaking about the science behind Emotional Intelligence and its importance in work settings, I still come across people who believe one or more of these myths about EI. The author of a recent article in Scientific American fell into the “EI is just about empathy” trap. And an article in Harvard Business Review equated being nice with Emotional Intelligence. The assumption that Emotional Intelligence is related to a man’s “inner female” was raised in a comment to one of my posts about the Emotional Self-Awareness competency.

Each of these exemplify misleading stereotypes about Emotional Intelligence. And they equate one narrow slice of these abilities with the whole. But Emotional Intelligence is much more than just being empathic or nice.

Via David Hain

Being emotionally intelligent doesn’t mean we don’t have feelings, but managing the feelings that you do have. We know how to share our feelings

It’s through a leader’s actions — and ultimately her beliefs — that the essence of great leadership becomes apparent.

Via Anne Leong

A new case study, written by Giacomo Nottoli, Lorenzo Fariselli, Fabio Barnabè, Erika Paci
in collaboration with Massimiliano Ghini, Joshua Freedman and Paul Stillman, shows dramatic impacts from EQ training on sales performance.
Amadori is one of the leading companies in the Italian agro-food sector, an innovative company and specialist in the poultry market. The turnover in 2015 was more than 1.2 billion euros. The Company, founded forty years ago in Cesena, relies on collaboration with over 7,400 workers and has industrial plants, subsidiaries and branches all over Italy.

Here are a few excerpts and a link to the full CASE STUDY.

Via David Hain

Even the most seemingly enjoyable job can get stressful over time. And a lack of proper leadership can bring about some severe problems that can hamper a c

Via Kevin Watson

Believing these negative thoughts can become a self-fulfilling prophecy you want no part of, trust me.

Via Anne Leong

Easy in theory, difficult in practice.

Via Anne Leong

If you have these characteristics, did you know you also have high emotional intelligence?

Via Marc Wachtfogel, Ph.D.

What is learning? It’s a process of growth… starting at a neurological level, new connections forming… At work, in life, and hopefully in every classroom, people are working to teach and learn. It’s a mental process — but current neuroscience confirms learning is also physical, social, and emotional. Are you someone committed to learning and helping others learn? If so, perhaps you’ve considered:
How does learning work best?
In the Six Seconds community, we’re starting this year focused on this big question and understanding the role of emotions and emotional intelligence as our brains build new insight and meaning. The adventure starts now with five essential highlights (plus inspiring learning quotes) below.

Via David Hain

Knowing the differences can help you develop a personal strategy.

Via Anne Leong

Emotional intelligence is an invaluable skill. But you'll never improve yours unless you acknowledge this first.

Via Anne Leong

Step No. 4: Remind yourself that it's OK to say no.