The Next Big Idea 'The Next Big Idea Daily': Sure, You're Smart — But What Kind of Smart?
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Jun 16, 2025 Travis Bradberry, author of The New Emotional Intelligence and a top expert on emotional intelligence (EQ), discusses why EQ outweighs IQ in achieving success. He emphasizes the critical role of understanding and managing emotions in both personal and professional realms. Listeners learn about the key skills needed to improve EQ, such as self-awareness and relationship management. Bradberry shares actionable strategies to reshape emotional responses, leading to healthier interactions and enhanced performance.
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EQ Drives Success and Performance
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) dramatically influences your success and performance at work and home.
- EQ shapes behavior by managing your and others' emotions effectively.
EQ Is Changeable, IQ Isn't
- IQ remains largely fixed early in life while EQ is malleable and can improve with effort.
- Changing behavior boosts brain pathways linked to EQ, unlike those related to IQ.
EQ Links to Higher Income
- Higher emotional intelligence correlates with significantly higher income.
- Every one-point EQ increase translates to about $1,700 more annual income on average.
