Enter a school of education today and you’re likely to hear a phrase like this: “IQ is good, but EQ [emotional intelligence] is essential.” This reflects a profound shift in how we think about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is more than a personal trait.

Imagine it’s 7:30 a.m. You’re a school leader. Your assistant has just called out sick—for the fourth day in a row. What’s your first instinct? Fire off a frustrated text? Gossip to a colleague? Or ...

Walk into any classroom today and you’ll find students excelling in academics, balancing extracurriculars, and meeting every benchmark of success. Yet behind those achievements lies a growing ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, revolutionizing the way we work, communicate, and solve problems. But as AI advances, a crucial human skill is becoming more valuable than ever ...

Have you ever walked away from a disagreement feeling frustrated, unheard, or misunderstood? You’re not alone. Emotional intelligence (EI) has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of effective ...

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Travis Bradberry on my podcast, Wellness in Today’s World. Our conversation centered on the topic of emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it is shaping ...

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Many parents believe emotional intelligence starts later in childhood when babies learn to talk, share, or interact with others. In reality, the foundations of emotional intelligence begin to form on ...