Empathy
In my observations, the idea of Emotional Quotient and Empathy are inextricably interwoven and connected. Most of what we are learning about human potential, leadership and connection relates to these two terms.
One remarkable fact about our understanding of the power of EQ is that it was only recently popularized. Daniel Goleman's landmark book, "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ," was only published in 1996. In the world of psychology and academia, these ideas are just an eye-blink old.
Needless to say, I am certain that we will empower our students to find the best in themselves and those they work with if they have a strong understanding of their own EQ and how other EQ is the same and different (AKA - Empathy).
ps - no respectable blog on 'empathy' would go without a nod to the world's leader in empathy research - Brene Brown. Check her out. Period.
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