Why is emotional intelligence important?

Emotion is a natural state of mind that derives from one’s circumstances, mood, and our association with others. The fundamentals of our reactions, responses, behavior, and actions are based on the emotional information that we found in our environment. Emotional intelligence is the skill and ability to recognize that emotional information and use it to help us make decisions, relate to others, and communicate with others. Emotional intelligence also helps us to be more aware of our surroundings, manage and avoid conflicts, manage stress, and understand others effectively. In leadership, emotional intelligence means stronger influence, successful teams, and building stronger coaching and mentoring abilities, while helping our constituents to adapt, have a positive outlook, be flexible, and have a stronger sense of responsibility to themselves, and their commitment to the organization.

Iberkis Faltas, PhD, (ABD)
Public Policy & Administration
Management & Leadership | Law & Policy
Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach