Accounts Quote by Warren G. Bennis
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Develop emotional intelligence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team management
- career advancement
- client relations
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your EQ daily?
- What EQ skill will boost your impact?
EQ alone cannot compensate for lack of technical competence.