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When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)

CaseInterview.com

I will list a few here: Attendance — IQ does not predict whether you will show up to class, do homework, go to meetings, or attend industry continuing-education events that aren’t required. Daniel Goleman’s work in emotional intelligence, or EQ, was completely contrarian when first published in the Harvard Business Review in the 90s.

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The Importance of a First Impression

Tom Spencer

However, one observation that I have made as both a potential hire looking for a job and as a consultant guiding others is that oftentimes, we are not prepared for an encounter or a meeting that might make all the difference in our careers. Make sure you put your “emotional intelligence” hat on and gauge where the conversation is going.

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

Mentorship can last for a few meetings or for many years. In order to build a support network, look for ways to help team members who are both more junior and more senior than you, and consider organizing virtual meetings or grabbing coffees to discuss issues outside of work. Emotional intelligence > cognitive intelligence.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

After all, she says, the goal with any reference check is to “go beyond simply verifying facts” on a resume. Be sure to ask referees about the candidate’s soft skills and social and emotional-intelligence-based capabilities, says Fernández-Aráoz.