Emotional Intelligence Quotes

“Emotional intelligence is a crucial aspect of effective board leadership.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Emotional intelligence is a crucial aspect of effective leadership.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Trying to outrun and outsmart vulnerability and pain is choosing a life defined by suffering and exhaustion.”
― Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

“I know of nothing that can kill love more successfully than negligence.”
― Sayem Sarkar

“Our needs are constantly changing and evolving.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Embracing social and emotional principles, including the development of emotional intelligence and consideration of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, enables transformative teaching to address students' holistic well-being, promoting positive relationships and creating a supportive atmosphere for learning.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Incorporating principles of emotional intelligence into transformative teaching practices equips students with essential skills for navigating social interactions, managing stress, and cultivating empathy, thus promoting a positive classroom culture conducive to learning.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“From an emotional standpoint, the question is whether he is emotionally stable himself and whether he is capable of handling the emotional needs of more than one wife and set of children.”
― Patricia Dixon, We Want for Our Sisters What We Want for Ourselves: Polygyny: A Relationship, Marriage and Family Alternative

“Your emotions are your golden compass. They lead you to your highest potential.”
― Kubra Ozguvenc

“Then he sent me a note back. So, you may not know this but I read your letter to Dr. Mensah, the one you sent when you left Port FreeCommerce. I think you're absolutely the right person to write this.

I can't handle that right now so I'm just going to archive it for later.”
― Martha Wells, System Collapse

“Stuck with a pile of tumultuous feelings about her friend, your daughter handed those feelings off to you. Now she can go out and play happily, while you are the one with the overload of feelings. In his book Playful Parenting, Larry Cohen calls this the game of emotional hot potato. We are sitting ducks for this game because we are hardwired to empathize with our child. We have to make sure we don’t overreact because we were the last ones left with the potato.”
― Michael G. Thompson, Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children

“The things that happen in our lives have a profound effect on how we view the world and experience life in the future.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“Most of the things that bother us, our triggers, are our own personal challenges and have little to do with other people.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“Our values are the first thing we need to consider when making a decision, since they create a decision ruler.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“Increasing your emotional intelligence is a lifelong journey.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“Ask yourself what actions, words, and attitudes would give you the best chance at achieving your desired outcome.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“Our words have no meaning when the nonverbal message contradicts them!”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“One of the most powerful things that you can do to build positive relationships is to pay attention to everyone’s nonverbal communication and then ask about any telltale signs of an emotion.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“Realizing that other people are coping in the best way that they know how can help us have empathy and understanding towards them.”
― Kathy Stoddard Torrey, Elevate Your Emotional Intelligence: A Parable that Reveals the Path to Better Relationships and a Happier Life

“I palpated her broken heart. It beat within me. Slow and hobbled. Her begging heart wanted healing. Her begging eyes would not let me go.”
― Monica Nelson, Mere Sense: A Memoir of Men, Migraine, and the Mysteries of Being Highly Sensitive

“The Anti-Planner is designed to help you develop self-awareness skills to identify which negative emotions are behind why you're procrastinating, and provides strategies that address the actual root cause of the problem--so you can stop putting stuff off (and start kicking some butt).”
― Dani Donovan, The Anti-Planner: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don't Feel Like It

“The calmest mind withstands the fiercest tempests.”
― Aloo Denish Obiero

“We know from research (and common sense) that people who understand and manage their own and others’ emotions make better leaders. They are able to deal with stress, overcome obstacles, and inspire others to work toward collective goals. They manage conflict with less fallout and build stronger teams. And they are generally happier at work, too. But far too many managers lack basic self-awareness and social skills. They don’t recognize the impact of their own feelings and moods. They are less adaptable than they need to be in today’s fast-paced world. And they don’t demonstrate basic empathy for others: they don’t understand people’s needs, which means they are unable to meet those needs or inspire people to act.

One of the reasons we see far too little emotional intelligence in the workplace is that we don’t hire for it. We hire for pedigree. We look for where someone went to school, high grades and test scores, technical skills, and certifications, not whether they build great teams or get along with others. And how smart we think someone is matters a lot, so we hire for intellect.

Obviously we need smart, experienced people in our companies, but we also need people who are adept at dealing with change, understand and motivate others, and manage both positive and negative emotions to create an environment where everyone can be at their best.”
― Annie McKee

“On being Single.
How many times have we heard people asking “So why are you single?” “Oh no! What happened!?” I haven’t heard anyone ask “So why are you in a relationship? Oh no what happened?!” As if being in a relationship is a standard of happiness or the only way to be “in” and being single is a “curse” of some sort.

Now let’s change the narrative. Maybe this “single” person chose not to carry the emotional baggage and shit of other people. Maybe she was able to finally gather her courage and leave the demon in hell. OR… maybe that person is just really happy on her own, has a good relationship with herself and provides her own happiness. Many a partner isn’t a necessity for her but just an option. Maybe she feels COMPLETE just by being with herself. Maybe she is her own HERO and rather than be stoned — her strength and independence should be CELEBRATED.

May we learn to upgrade our mindset, transform our mental landscape and overcome limiting beliefs. EYO! (Educate Your Opinion) and peace!”
― Mystqx Skye, EYO! Educate Your Opinion

“Someone asked me today, what happened. It made me reflect but in reflecting, I also realized that the world is still the same. Still the stigmas associated with certain things our society does not know or care to listen, read or research. They are comfortable with not taking the time to listen, nor give you time to answer before chiming in.”
― Niedria D. Kenny

“Love whispers its secrets in the language of silence.”
― Rendi Ansyah, Beyond the Bouquet: A Symphony of Love in Fifty Movements

“Honor what works for YOU.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Rarely can one person meet all our needs in any area of our lives.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Being drawn to intelligence is like having a secret crush on the brainiest person in the room. It's like finding the smartest cookie in the jar and wanting to devour every last crumb of their knowledge. When someone's intellect shines bright, it's like a beacon calling you to explore the depths of their mind. So, if you're attracted to intelligence, own it! Dive into stimulating conversations. After all, who needs cupid's arrow when you've got the allure of a brilliant mind?”
― Life is Positive

“Home is not a place, it's a feeling. It's the peace of mind knowing your loved ones are watching over you.”
― Rendi Ansyah, Beyond the Bouquet: A Symphony of Love in Fifty Movements