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Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions in yourself and others. It was popularized by psychologist Daniel Goleman and is considered a key predictor of personal and professional success.
Daniel Goleman is a psychologist and author who popularized the concept of emotional intelligence with his 1995 bestselling book "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ." His work brought EQ into mainstream psychology and business.
Goleman's model includes: 1) Self-awareness, 2) Self-regulation, 3) Motivation, 4) Empathy, and 5) Social skills. The first three are intrapersonal (self-focused) competencies, while the last two are interpersonal (others-focused).
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, moods, drives, and their effect on others. It includes knowing your strengths and weaknesses and having a realistic self-assessment and confident sense of self-worth.
Self-regulation is the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods, and to think before acting. It involves managing emotional reactions, maintaining composure under pressure, and adapting to changing circumstances.