Take-aways:
-Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships
-EQ is one component of a person’s make-up, along with IQ and personality
-Information enters our brain, is first transmitted to the emotional part of our brain, and then is sent to the rational/thinking part of our brain
-There are 5 components of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation/self-management, motivation, empathy/social awareness, and relationship management/social skill
-5 steps to increase your EQ: recognize reality, envision meaning, act according to your values, identify mentors, and repeat behaviors until they become automatic
-The more you think about what you are feeling, the more developed the pathway between your rational and emotional centers of your brain becomes. When you practice improving your emotional intelligence, the connection flows smoothly in both directions

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Tools for assessing your emotional intelligence: https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/assessing-your-emotional-intelligence-4-tools-we-love/

Mentioned Wholly a Woman podcast episode: Episode 95: Rewiring your subconscious mind to make your dreams reality - featuring Sharon Coleman

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Emotional intelligence references:
Bradberry, Travis and Jean Graves. Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Talent Smart, 2009.
Goleman, Daniel. “What makes a leader?” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Martin, Adam. “5 facets of emotional intelligence [5-part series].” The Fit Pharmacist Healthcare Podcast, uploaded by Dr. Adam Martin, Apr. 28-May 27, 2021, https://www.thefitpharmacist.com/blog/in/the-fit-pharmacist-podcast/search/emotional%20intelligence
David, Susan and Christina Congleton. “Emotional agility: How effective leaders manage their negative thoughts and feelings.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Coutu, Diane. “How resilience works.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Goleman, Daniel, et al. “Primal leadership: The hidden driver of great performance.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.