Check out a list of emotional intelligence quotes that delve into various aspects of EQ: self-awareness, empathy, leadership, and more!
Success isn’t solely defined by intellect or technical skills. Emotional intelligence (EQ) – the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as recognize and influence those of others – plays an equally, if not more significant role in attaining personal and professional fulfillment. The list of emotional intelligence quotes below should offer profound insights and inspiration to help you cultivate this crucial skill, navigate complex relationships, lead effectively, and ultimately, pave the way for reaching greater heights!
(by Jonathan M. Pham)
Short Emotional Intelligence Quotes
- Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. – Aristotle
- What really matters for success, character, happiness, and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills. – Daniel Goleman
- Emotions are data, not directives. – Susan David
- Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself. – Mohsin Hamid
- He who angers you conquers you. – Elizabeth Kenny
Short EQ quotes
Importance of Emotional Intelligence Quotes
- Emotional intelligence is the sine qua non of leadership. – Daniel Goleman
- Emotional intelligence is more important than any other asset in the workplace. – Gary Vaynerchuk
- Emotional intelligence is what humans will need to stay relevant in the future of work. – Unknown
- Your EQ is the level of your ability to understand other people, what motivates them, and how to work cooperatively with them. – Howard Gardner
- Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. – Carl Jung
Emotional intelligence quotes by famous personalities
EQ vs IQ Quotes
- IQ might get you hired, but EQ gets you promoted. – Unknown
- It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head – it is the unique intersection of both. – David Caruso
- The intellect is always fooled by the heart. – François de La Rochefoucauld
- People with high EQs make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and lead more effectively than those with just high IQs. – Travis Bradberry
- In a high-IQ job pool, soft skills like discipline, drive, and empathy mark those who emerge as outstanding. – Daniel Goleman
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Emotional Intelligence Quotes: Key Components
- Self-awareness gives you the capacity to learn from your mistakes as well as your successes. – Lawrence Bossidy
- The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. – Travis Bradberry
- Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another. – Alfred Adler
- Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. – Jim Rohn
- The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people. – Theodore Roosevelt
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Emotional Intelligence Quotes for Work
- Technical skills may get you the job, but emotional intelligence will help you grow in it. – Unknown
- The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and influence their actions. – John Hancock
- Business is about people. It’s about passion. It’s about bold ideas, bold execution, and, most importantly, people. – Daniel Lubetzky
- It’s not your job to like me – it’s mine. – Byron Katie
- When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion. – Dale Carnegie
Emotional intelligence quotes in the workplace
Emotional Intelligence Quotes: Leadership
- Leadership is not domination, but the art of persuading people to work toward a common goal. – Daniel Goleman
- People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. – Theodore Roosevelt
- Great leaders move us. They ignite our passion and inspire the best in us. – Daniel Goleman
- To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart. – Eleanor Roosevelt
- A leader is best when people barely know he exists… when his work is done, they will say: we did it ourselves. – Lao Tzu
Read more: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership – How to Lead with Heart
Emotional Intelligence Quotes for Strong Relationships
- The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage to look at ourselves honestly and gently. – Pema Chödrön
- Emotional self-awareness is the building block of the next fundamental emotional intelligence: being able to shake off a bad mood. – Daniel Goleman
- True love is born from understanding. – Buddha
- In the end, what affects your life most deeply are things too simple to talk about. – Nell Blaine
- Connection is why we’re here; it gives purpose and meaning to our lives. – Brené Brown
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Emotional Intelligence Quotes About Life
- Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. – Charles R. Swindoll
- Don’t let your emotions control your actions. – Unknown
- The highest possible stage in moral culture is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts. – Charles Darwin
- Emotional intelligence helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals. – Unknown
- The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. – Carl Rogers
Inspirational emotional intelligence quotes
Lack of Emotional Intelligence Quotes
- People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou
- A lack of emotional intelligence is like driving with a blindfold on—sooner or later, there’s going to be damage. – Unknown
- If you are ruled by your emotions, you are a puppet of your own passions. – Unknown
- The inability to open up to hope is what blocks trust, and blocked trust is the reason for blighted dreams. – Elizabeth Gilbert
- Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. – James Baldwin
Low EQ quotes
Developing Your EQ Quotes
- Emotional intelligence is a skill you can develop – just like riding a bike or learning to cook. – Unknown
- The only thing more exhausting than having a mental illness is pretending like you don’t. – Unknown
- Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. – Viktor E. Frankl
- Practice is the hardest part of learning, and training is the essence of transformation. – Ann Voskamp
- You can’t grow yourself unless you know yourself. – John C. Maxwell
High EQ quotes
Read more: Employee Skill Development – Boost Your Bottom Line
Beyond Quotes: Discover ITD World’s EQ Training Solutions
ITD World’s EQ for Innovative Leadership course, led by the renowned Dr. Leonard Yong, is designed to delve deep into the powerful world of emotional intelligence (EQ) – a critical skill set for modern leaders. Through Dr. Yong’s insightful guidance and interactive exercises, you will have the chance to embark on a journey of self-discovery, developing a profound understanding of your own emotions, motivations, and leadership style. Simultaneously, you will also gain insights into the emotions and needs of your team members, fostering a more collaborative and productive work environment.
What will you gain from this course?
- Deepen self-awareness: Gain a comprehensive understanding of your own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses, enabling you to lead with greater authenticity and impact.
- Master emotional regulation: Learn to manage your feelings effectively, remain calm under pressure, and make sound decisions even in challenging situations.
- Sharpen interpersonal skills: Develop the ability to build strong relationships, foster trust, and motivate your team members to achieve their full potential.
- Drive innovation: Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to create an environment where creativity and collaboration flourish, leading to breakthrough ideas and solutions.
Emotional Excellence at the Workplace Program – facilitated by Prof Dr. Leonard Yong at Menara Public Bank
Emotional Excellence at the Workplace by Prof Dr. Leonard Yong
Other resources you might be interested in:
- EQ in the AI Age: Why It Matters for Leaders
- Human Leadership in a Digital World: Skills & Strategies
- Moving From the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule
- Leadership Branding: Crafting an Inspiring Personal Identity
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