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This Christmas, Focus On Improving Your Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence
Business And Emotional Intelligence
When I cast my mind back to the 1990s, I can distinctly remember what a powerful influence Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence had on my life. Back then, I identified as a perfectly rational being who prized reason and logic above all and believed that these were the only tools needed for success, growth, and happiness. But Goleman’s concepts showed me a whole new way of thinking. His work inspired me to break free from my rigid rationality and allow space for my emotions — not to numb them but to get to know and welcome them.
This shift was challenging. I had to face emotional cycles and habits I had turned a blind eye to for years. But slowly, I started to see profound changes in my relationships, how I made decisions, and how I viewed myself. This journey only elevated my awareness of my emotional Intelligence. I’m still a work in progress, but that helped shape, guide, and direct me to be more compassionate, curious, and a whole person. It is a lifelong process, and no matter what, I will continue to strive to be actively engaged and grow through my learning.
How we measure success in our lives–personally and professionally–forever changed in 1995 when Daniel Goleman published his landmark…
