Eshan Maitra
We often refer a genius person by saying, he/she has must have very high IQ (Intelligence Quotient). But the surprising fact is, even average people might beat them to the ladder of success with higher EQ. EQ refers to emotional intelligence. After two decades of human research, scientists actually have come to consensus that, higher EQ individuals stand out in their performances more than others. Also make the best Leaders.
Recently in Inc Magazine Marcel Schwantes, founder and principal of Leadership from The Core, wrote a very useful article mentioning the sources of flourishing that hidden talent of yours.
Articles
1. “Why Compassion Is a Better Managerial Tactic Than Toughness”
Harvard Business Review by Emma Seppala, Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
2. “Why Attitude Is More Important Than IQ”
A research by Stanford Professor Carol Dweckproves that a growth mindset tends to become more successful than ones with higher IQ. Travis Bradberry,President at TalentSmartwrote about it in his linked.in documents.
3. “7 Interview Questions That Determine Emotional Intelligence”
By Carolyn Sun on www.entrepreneur.com.
Books
1. E.Q. Librium Unleash the Power of Your Emotional Intelligence: A Proven Path to Career Success
The book teaches you the ways of emotional management and adapting with different personalities.
2. HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence
A great collection of Harvard Business Reviews, written by their best authors.
3. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
It is a classic one by Dan Pink, where he points out the six fundamental abilities for success and personal fulfillment.
Videos
1. How to Give Feedback
EQ heavyweights Bill George and Daniel Goleman discusses aboutconstructive feedback.
2. Find Your Blind Spots
Another thoughtful discussion by Bill and Daniel.
3. How to Manage Emotions in Negotiation
Dr. Shapiro of Harvard Law School points how often negotiationresults in disagreement and how to deal with it.
Tools
1. Infographic: How Does Emotional Intelligence Impact Your Career?
From Robert H. Smith of the University of Maryland answers many questions about EQ.
2. Test Your Emotional Intelligence
A short quiz created by Greater Good Science Center of UC Berkeley.
3. White Paper: Why Managing Pressure is the New Competitive Advantage at Work
Navigates set of useful strategiesby Institute for Health and Human Potential.
Inc. Columnists Talking About Emotional Intelligence
1. Justin Bariso’s article on head coachSteve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors.
2. Paul Grossinger’s ‘10 Characteristics of People With High EQ’.
3. Dr. Travis Bradberry’s ‘7 Mistakes Leaders Make That Make Everyone Miserable’.