Here are the top things any leader should know about EQ:

1. EQ, decision-making and adaptation go hand in hand.
People sometimes believe that EQ is simply a high ability to accurately recognize what others are feeling. But Goyette explains that, from a neuroscience perspective, EQ is the intelligent use of emotion to make better decisions and more effectively adapt to our environment–that is, it’s a process of properly applying the recognition of feelings to then select context-appropriate responses that benefit you, others or both.

What’s more, Goyette says, you should ditch the myth that EQ is simply a “nice to have” trait or something to work on “when you have time.” Because most everyday decisions are made in the emotional centers of the brain, and because your ability to socially connect and bring out the best in others determines how good of a leader you’ll be, you shouldn’t wait to develop emotional intelligence. You need EQ right now to reach your full potential.

2. Higher EQ can keep you emotionally and physiologically relaxed.
Goyette explains that there are two main brain systems that help you figure out if something is a threat and consequently initiate an emotional response–the amygdala, which is part of the limbic system, and the insula, which keeps an eye on physiological changes and what’s happening to your organs as you feel feelings. Read more here>>http://www.successdigestonline.com/the-top-4-things-leaders-should-know-about-emotional-intelligence/