In 1990, two psychologists offered the first formulation of a concept they called “emotional intelligence.” In 1995, science writer Daniel Goleman published his best-seller, Emotional Intelligence.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is difficult to train. As Annie ...

“Emotional intelligence is the single most important influencing variable in personal achievement, career success, leadership, and life satisfaction.” — Darwin Nelson & Gary Low, 2011 “If your ...

We hear a lot about emotional intelligence (EI) these days, but what does it mean for you? Simply put, it's your ability to understand and manage your own emotions, while also being able to recognize ...