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Session 7: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - The Silent Superpower
Welcome back! Many people think success in business is all about intelligence or strategy. But research shows one factor outweighs them both: emotional intelligence, or EQ. It’s the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, while also recognizing and influencing the emotions of others.
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Why EQ Matters
Entrepreneurship is people-driven. Whether you’re motivating a team, closing a sale, or calming an angry customer, your emotional intelligence is the difference between building trust and burning bridges. High EQ leaders create loyalty, low EQ leaders create turnover.
A Real-World Picture
Studies show that 90% of top performers in business have high EQ. Think about leaders like Oprah Winfrey - her success isn’t just her talent, but her ability to connect deeply with people. She listens, empathizes, and communicates with heart.
Humor Break
Ever had to smile in a meeting while secretly screaming inside? That’s emotional intelligence at work. EQ is knowing when to keep your poker face on - and when to fold.
Action Step for You
This week, practice active listening. In your next conversation, focus entirely on the other person’s words without planning your response. Then reflect: How did they feel heard? How did it change the conversation?
Closing
Emotional intelligence makes you relatable, trustworthy, and effective. Next, we’ll revisit Building Resilience - diving deeper into practical ways to strengthen your ability to recover from setbacks.
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