Researches suggest that while traditional intelligence was associated with leadership success, it alone was not enough. People who are successful at work aren’t just smart—they also have a high EQ.

People With High EQ

• Make better decisions and solve problems
• Keep cool under pressure
• Resolve conflicts
• Have greater empathy
• Listen, reflect, and respond to constructive criticism.

People With Low EQ

• Play the role of the victim or avoid taking responsibility for errors
• Have passive or aggressive communication styles
• Refuse to work as a team  
• Are overly critical of others or dismiss others’ opinions

Emotional intelligence impact on job performance:

• Emotional stability (greater ability to manage their own emotions and tolerate stress)
• Conscientiousness (tendency to be diligent, hardworking, control impulses)
• Extraversion (personality trait that makes people more open)
• General self-efficacy (confidence in the ability to cope with the demands of our job)

Benefits of EI in Business

• Motivation-high EI translates to better control of our motivation, and perhaps even more motivation for our coworkers!
• Those high in EI are able to understand and communicate with others, which makes it easier to develop and maintain a common team vision.
• Change-highly emotionally intelligent people can handle the stress.

Be an emotionally intelligent co-worker

• Don’t make assumptions about those you work with.
• Don’t expect anyone to communicate with 100 percent honesty. 
• Be prepared to draw the line.
• Offer help; don’t wait for people to ask.
• Don’t take it personally.