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Emotional Intelligence: The Silent Superpower Behind Strong Relationships
In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we often focus on productivity, success, and efficiency. But when it comes to building strong, lasting relationships — whether personal or professional — there’s one skill that quietly trumps them all: emotional intelligence.
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, while also recognizing and empathizing with the emotions of others. It’s about being aware of the invisible undercurrents in human interactions, and using that awareness to navigate relationships effectively.
Ancient Wisdom
The value of emotional intelligence has been understood long before the term became popular. The Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote:
“Anyone can become angry — that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not easy.”
