Over the past decade, new ways of thinking about intelligence have emerged to displace the long-time value placed upon classic IQ tests and scores.
Of particular relevance in business is the notion of Emotional Intelligence. The premise is that understanding ones emotional make-up (values, triggers, habits of response), has the potential to maximize interpersonal strengths as well as raise awareness of unproductive bias and behaviors.
Applied emotional intelligence (EQ) moves beyond self-awareness to an active respect for the emotional drivers in others. The result is better communication, more productive relationships and dynamic, collaborative teams.