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Research shows EQ dropping while AI implementation and quality is going up. EQ has always been the king & queen, but even more in the future. Knowing yourself well --> and accepting yourself.

Being happy for others when they do well. That one is the real test of emotional intelligence. It sounds simple and it's genuinely hard. The leaders who get this right build teams where everyone rises. Such a complete and honest breakdown of what EQ actually looks like in practice.

Love the list of what emotional intelligence is NOT, especially this one: thinking you are always right. Yes!

This hits hard because EQ is where leadership actually happens. The leaders who build psychologically safe teams where people speak up, disagree respectfully, and feel heard, aren't the ones with the highest IQ.

The clarity here matters: EQ isn't about being nice or avoiding hard conversations. It's about self-awareness, empathy, and handling conflict in ways that strengthen relationships instead of damaging them.

Emotional intelligence really is the secret sauce for leading well and building a team that actually thrives.

Justin Wright - I agree. Emotional intelligence usually becomes more visible as responsibilities grow because communication, self-awareness, and relationship management start impacting outcomes just as much as technical ability. The “making it easy for people to speak up” point is especially important. Teams tend to perform much better when people feel psychologically safe enough to share ideas, concerns, and disagreements openly.

Justin This is such an important distinction because emotional intelligence is often misunderstood as simply being “nice” or agreeable. In reality, some of the strongest leaders are the ones who can stay grounded under pressure, communicate honestly, and create environments where people feel respected and heard. I’ve noticed that EQ quietly shapes trust, collaboration, and decision making in ways technical skills alone cannot. The ability to regulate yourself while understanding others becomes a real competitive advantage over time.

The ability to regulate yourself under pressure and stay curious about what others are experiencing is harder to develop than most people expect, and more valuable than most people realize.

This is such an important distinction because a lot of people still confuse emotional intelligence with being “nice” or avoiding tension. Real EQ is being able to navigate people, pressure, emotions, and difficult conversations without losing clarity, respect, or self-awareness.

Marc Otiora Exactly!👌

Great post! It has to also start at the TOP to filter down. What is it with leaders and feeback from subordinates? They must have had bad experiences too as you need to know how to run this process.

The ability to stay calm and thoughtful under pressure is a real leadership advantage.

Justin Wright Neither is harder. Both fail for the same reason — no governed structure for processing the input before responding. Self-awareness requires knowing your Goal. Managing reactions requires knowing your Strategy. Without the structure — both default to instinct. CGOSTI maps both. 🔗 cgosti.mightyunits.com

Emotional intelligence is becoming the real competitive advantage. Insightful post by Justin Wright discussing how high performers often succeed because of emotional discipline, not just technical intelligence. • Self-awareness prevents unnecessary conflict • Empathy strengthens leadership influence • Calm responses build psychological safety • Emotional control protects long-term decisions • Respectful communication multiplies trust Also appreciated the reflections shared by professionals in the comments discussing emotional maturity in workplaces. “The strongest minds are usually the calmest under pressure.” “Reaction is instinct. Response is intelligence.” “A person who understands emotions leads differently.” Modern leadership is no longer about domination. It is about emotional regulation, listening, and creating environments where people feel psychologically safe enough to contribute honestly. Warm regards, Dr.(India ) Dhruv Bhikadiya 📍 Timmins, Ontario 📧 drpatel7171@gmail.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-india-dhruv-bhikadiya-a0126929a/ Blogspot https://www.blogger.com/profile/17598354791574873222 Academia https://independent.academia.edu/DhruvPatel626

💡 𝟗𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐐. That insight from Justin Wright deserves serious attention in today’s leadership culture. Emotional intelligence is not weakness. It is controlled strength. • Listening before reacting • Staying calm under pressure • Creating psychological safety • Respecting emotions without losing logic • Helping others feel heard and valued These are rare professional superpowers. “𝐄𝐐 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞.” “𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥.” “𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.” In healthcare and leadership environments, technical skills may open opportunities, but emotional intelligence determines long-term trust,. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬. Dr.(India) Dhruv Bhikadiya 📍 Timmins, Ontario 📧 drpatel7171@gmail.com 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-india-dhruv-bhikadiya-a0126929a/ 🎓 https://independent.academia.edu/DhruvPatel626

Emotional intelligence is what allows people to perform well without breaking relationships along the way.

One of the most important lines here: ‘making it easy for people to speak up.’ Teams perform better when people feel heard without fear.

EQ and governance share the same DNA, both demand self-awareness and the discipline to act beyond short-term instinct. Justin Wright

Love this breakdown. So many people think EQ means being soft or agreeable, when really, it’s about being self-aware enough to know when to speak up and when to listen. That “calming presence” piece is underrated. One person in a meeting who doesn’t panic when things go sideways can change the whole energy in the room. Also, “being happy for others when they do well” that one separates real high performers from the insecure ones. Jealousy is such a giveaway of low EQ. Thanks for putting this together. Saving this.