Emotional Intelligence
Other Definitions of Emotional Intelligence
… the ability to effectively perceive, manage & use one’s emotions and manage emotional connections with those around us. J.P. Pawliw-Fry
… the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions as a source of human energy, information, connection and influence. Robert K. Copper and Ayman Sawaf
… the intelligent use of emotions. Hendrie Weisinger
… the ability to understand and express your emotions to meet the requirements of day-to-day living, learning and relating to others. Maurice J. Elias
… managing feelings so that they are expressed appropriately and effectively, enabling people to work together smoothly towards their common goals. Daniel Goleman
… means that you know what emotions you and others have, how strong they are and what causes them. Claude Steiner
… the ability to use your emotions in a positive and constructive way in relationships with others. S. Michael Kravitz