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IQ vs. EQ - Which Can Determine Your Success

Guest post by: Stephen Blakesley

Article Overview: For many years, it was thought that cognitive intelligence (IQ), was an indicator of success. Today there is a "new kid on the block" that may be equally important and possibly even more important in predicting success in a given job. Learn more about this facinating topic of Emotional Intelligence.

IQ vs. EQ - Which Can Determine Your Success

Over the last 25 years the idea of Emotional Intelligence has been expanding, lately at a very rapid pace. Many believe today, that individual and corporate successes are more dependent upon one's Emotional Quotient (EQ-a measure of one's emotional understanding) than it is upon one's Intelligence Quotient (IQ-a measure of one's cognitive ability).

IQ is, primarily, a measure of ones ability to understand what you read and do mathematics. EQ is one's ability to understand our own emotions, control our own emotions, understand the emotions of others and manage them. They are both very important in ones individual and strategic success. As an example, there are many professions that require much education and ability to learn i.e. Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers etc. Some do not have the ability to learn (IQ) all that is necessary to become a Doctor, Lawyer or Engineer but those who do, are primed for more financial success than those of us who may not that ability. However, one's ability to learn is, often, not all there is to success at work or elsewhere.

One's ability to interact with other people in a meaningful and productive way is often the difference between "good" and "great." An individual can have a strong and deep capacity to learn, but may be unable to communicate what he or she knows, because they struggle with an inability to understand themselves, understand others and build relationships.

It is my belief and the belief of others more knowledgeable than I that a high IQ can get you in the door but it is then one's EQ that makes the difference between "good" and "great." Being a good Engineer, for instance, requires a higher level of intelligence than driving a bus. But, both a good Engineer and a good Bus Driver can be better with a higher EQ or better emotional understanding of themselves and others.

In the workplace, then, understanding the needs of a job in terms of knowledge and experience are important but also understanding the emotion awareness and control a worker has is a great indicator of the potential of an individual. Look for the knowledge, experience, job skills, but also look for the emotional state and awareness of an employee or potential employee, to determine the potential and suitability to the job.

One's Emotional Quotient is not the final word on potential but certainly one of the essential building blocks.

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