The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Business Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, regulate, and express your emotions while also understanding the emotions of others. It’s not about being emotional — it’s about being intelligent with your emotions.
Think EI is too soft for a results-oriented, growth-mindset leader? Think again. Numerous studies link high EI to high performance (see our blog HERE).
And unlike IQ, EI can be improved with practice. That’s why EI is at the center of our community at EFBC.
30%
Participants in an EFBC Forum have a 30% increase in EI after two years
4X
Employees with high EI managers are 4 times less likely to leave their jobs
95%
More than 95% of company founders stated that EI in leadership matters more than IQ
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