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emotional intelligence

[ ih-moh-shuh-nl in-tel-i-juhns ]

noun

, Psychology.
  1. skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings. : EI


emotional intelligence

noun

  1. awareness of one's own emotions and moods and those of others, esp in managing people


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Word History and Origins

Origin of emotional intelligence1

First recorded in 1870–75

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Example Sentences

Yet she concedes there is value for candidates in conveying unique skills via video that will be crucial post-pandemic, like communication and emotional intelligence.

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That’s why emotional intelligence is an increasingly sought-after trait in leaders.

While the Zoom sessions were held, store associates were encouraged to host “chat-ins” around topics like bias and emotional intelligence to fuel conversations.

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Organizations that did not focus on emotional intelligence had “significant consequences, including low productivity, lukewarm innovation, and an uninspired workforce,” said the report.

Employers are investing more in candidates that can display traits such as emotional intelligence, openness to change and collaborative skills to help build a stronger work culture.

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The data also show that Washington residents are happier, healthier people, scoring highest in our emotional-intelligence ratings.

They gained emotional intelligence about how to stop or moderate harmful behaviors before they reached damaging levels.

The rush to judge kids on their good behavior has been accelerated by the notion of emotional intelligence.

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