Emotional Intelligence

... Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence can help or hinder the pursuit of knowledge in various ways. Clearly, there are two sides to this argument, since there are attributes of both sides that could be defended. However, this essay will determine the different ways emotional intelligence helps and hinders the pursuit of knowledge. Since this is a very broad topic, for argument purposes, Daniel Goleman's definition of emotional intelligence shall be used. Goleman claims five major components to emotional intelligence: 1) knowing one's feelings and using them to make good decisions, 2) the ability to manage distressing moods and control impulses, 3) being motivated and remaining hopeful and optimistic during setbacks and working toward goals 4) knowing what people around oneself are feeling, and 5) getting along well with other people, managing emotions in relationships and persuading or leading others (Goleman, 62). Thus, the emotional quotient measures self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and

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