Source | LinkedIn | John Rampton | Entrepreneur
As a leader and a human being, I’m a big fan of emotional intelligence. I would even go as far as to say that it’s helped me become more successful in business and life. After all, I’ve used this skill to understand the pain points of my customers, create a more positive work environment, and improve the relationships outside of work.
But, despite its popularity and usefulness, there are still myths surrounding emotional intelligence. And, that’s a real shame since it can be such a powerful assist. So, let’s debunk ten of the most common misconceptions so that you can get the most out of EI in your life and career.
1. Emotional intelligence doesn’t really exist.
Some psychologists, like Jordan B. Peterson, adamantly proclaim that “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS EQ.” Despite what you may think of Dr. Peterson, it’s not shocking to understand why he has taken this stand.
For starters, emotional intelligence is relatively new, and definitions vary. Testing for EQ is not always scientific. Journalist Daniel Goleman popularized EQ.
The thing, whatever it’s called, emotional intelligence is real. Going back to the 1930s and 40s, psychologists were expressing interest in this area. Edward Thorndike came-up with the concept of “social intelligence.”
