Many people tend to conflate emotional intelligence with empathy. Emotional intelligence involves—and necessitates—much more.

Traditional emotional management typically focuses on suppressing or controlling feelings. This approach, often seen as the standard way of coping, emphasizes the need to regulate emotions to function ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

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 ...