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Emotional Quote by Daniel Goleman

“But once you are in that field, emotional intelligence emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be most successful, because it is how we handle ourselves in our relationships that determines how well we do once we are in a given job.” quote by Daniel Goleman
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“But once you are in that field, emotional intelligence emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be most successful, because it is how we handle ourselves in our relationships that determines how well we do once we are in a given job.”

Daniel Goleman

About This Quote

Source Book: Emotional Intelligence, 1995

Emotional intelligence predicts success more than IQ because it governs interpersonal behavior.

In simple terms: EQ matters more than IQ.

Key Takeaway

Develop emotional skills.

Themes

success emotional intelligence career

Mood

analytical motivational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • leadership
  • team projects

Key Concepts

self‑awareness social skills

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your EQ?
  • What EQ skills boost your career?
A Different Perspective

EQ alone doesn’t guarantee success without competence.

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