emotional intelligence
noun
: the ability to recognize, understand, and deal skillfully with one's own emotions and the emotions of others (as by regulating one's emotions or by showing empathy and good judgment in social interactions)
A large part of emotional intelligence is being able to think about and empathize with how other people are feeling. This often involves considering how you would respond if you were in the same situation.—
Kendra Cherry
Kendra CherryWe know that young children learn to identify, explain, and regulate their emotions, but we know much less about how children learn these things. They undoubtedly acquire some of their emotional intelligence from adults–—parents, teachers, and coaches, for example.—Lawrence T. White
Lawrence T. White… thousands of workers during the "Great Resignation" discovered a new road map to success: being able to recognize and walk away from abusive situations. … Empathy, respectfulness and emotional intelligence are hallmarks of leaders for whom people enjoy working.—Karla L. Miller
—abbreviation EI
Karla L. Millercalled also emotional quotient
Examples of emotional intelligence in a Sentence
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As a result, individuals can transition into more complex and rewarding roles that require higher-order thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
—Jasmine Ball, Fortune, 14 June 2024
This kit can help build emotional intelligence and social skills.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2024
The messaging around emotional intelligence also comes at an opportune time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 June 2024
The balance between emotional intelligence and spy badassery is part of the electric charm that lands Forger this high on the list.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 31 May 2024
Bolger is trying to be less intense than his mother, to emphasize the development of his daughter’s emotional intelligence.
—Joseph Bernstein Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 3 June 2024
From birth, everyone needs to develop emotional intelligence as their self-awareness and social skills are forming.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
This development unlocks a new era of interaction driven by emotional intelligence.
—Ellie Gabel, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
This shift underscores the growing significance of emotional intelligence, focusing on the wellness and morale of teams to cultivate a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Jasmine Ball, Fortune, 14 June 2024
This kit can help build emotional intelligence and social skills.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2024
The messaging around emotional intelligence also comes at an opportune time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 June 2024
The balance between emotional intelligence and spy badassery is part of the electric charm that lands Forger this high on the list.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 31 May 2024
Bolger is trying to be less intense than his mother, to emphasize the development of his daughter’s emotional intelligence.
—Joseph Bernstein Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 3 June 2024
From birth, everyone needs to develop emotional intelligence as their self-awareness and social skills are forming.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
This development unlocks a new era of interaction driven by emotional intelligence.
—Ellie Gabel, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
This shift underscores the growing significance of emotional intelligence, focusing on the wellness and morale of teams to cultivate a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
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“Emotional intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotional%20intelligence. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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