Emotional Intelligence

I was recently invited to attend a Train-the-Trainer event for the American Management Association (AMA) to teach their Emotional Intelligence classes. I have enjoyed reading the books "Emotional Intelligence" and "Working with Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman (also called EI or EQ), in which he states that organizations around the world identify their star leaders as having stronger EI traits than IQ and technical skills. Emotional Intelligence fundamentals of self-awareness, social awareness, self-management and relationship management are the keys to success in your life, personal and professional. Take time for introspection and assessment of how you are managing these factors in your life -- it may help you excel in your career, improve your marriage, or become the leader that you would want to follow.