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“Emotional intelligence, more than any other factor, more than I.Q. or expertise, accounts for 85% to 90% of success at work... I.Q. is a threshold competence. You need it, but it doesn't make you a star. Emotional intelligence can.” quote by Warren G. Bennis
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“Emotional intelligence, more than any other factor, more than I.Q. or expertise, accounts for 85% to 90% of success at work... I.Q. is a threshold competence. You need it, but it doesn't make you a star. Emotional intelligence can.”

Warren G. Bennis

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Source Book: On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis, 1989

Emotional intelligence outweighs IQ and technical skill in workplace success, acting as the decisive factor for high performance.

In simple terms: EQ matters more than IQ for success.

Key Takeaway

Develop emotional intelligence.

Themes

leadership success emotional intelligence

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advice insightful

When to use this quote

  • team management
  • career advancement
  • client relations
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

EQ social awareness self‑regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your EQ daily?
  • What EQ skill will boost your impact?
A Different Perspective

EQ alone cannot compensate for lack of technical competence.

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