Essential Qualities of people having higher level of emotional intelligence
The popular concept presented by Daniel Goleman ‘the emotional intelligence’ (an ability to understand and manage emotions) is thought to be the major determinant of one’s success in life i.e. having higher levels of emotional intelligence increases our chances of success.
Our brains are hardwired for empathy
We like to put ourselves in others’ shoes. We are programmed for friendliness. Even Hunter-gatherer societies used to believe in cooperative exchanges and social alliances.