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emotional quotient

1 of 1noun
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˈkwoʊʃənt/
Forms:emotional quotients
1

the ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions in positive ways, as well as empathize with others

  • High EQ helps leaders resolve conflicts with empathy and clarity.
  • Children with strong EQ tend to form healthier friendships.
  • She aced the negotiation by leveraging her EQ to read the client's hesitations.
  • Schools now teach EQ skills like active listening and self-awareness.
  • His low EQ made him oblivious to colleagues' frustrations.