Emotional intelligence II
The purpose of this book is to illustrate the importance of people skills in achieving success using role models from history. Being smart, if defined as having a high Intelligence Quotient (IQ), certainly contributes to achievement, but the Emotional Quotient (EQ), the measure of Emotional Intelligence, is a more important factor in being successful. It has been determined that IQ contributes approximately 20% to success, leaving approximately 80% to other factors, such as EQ. Furthermore, the traits that make up Emotional Intelligence, including self-control, empathy, and perseverance, are factors that can be improved, unlike IQ, which remains relatively fixed from young adulthood. We all have acquaintances and friends who may not be the brightest or the most highly educated people that we know, but they have achieved success in life, perhaps notable success. They are probably doing what they want to be doing for a career and what they are good at doing. They may have accomplished this by recognizing their weaknesses and strengths and by working hard. It is likely that they have addressed their weaknesses by teaming up with a person or persons with complementary strengths. The principal goal of this book is to aid the reader in understanding the elements of Emotional Intelligence, potentially allowing him or her to become more of a "people person." We can identify our shortcomings, whether they are insufficient optimism, lack of empathy, poor self-control, or other factors, then we can strive to improve our EQ. Book jacket.