Growth Minds with Sean Kim #1 EQ Expert: "How to STOP Overthinking & Attracting TOXIC People In Your Life!"
Jun 4, 2025
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of the bestseller 'Permission to Feel.' He delves into the distinction between emotional intelligence and IQ, highlighting how EQ can be developed over time. The conversation includes the importance of supportive figures, like 'Uncle Marvin,' in emotional development. They also tackle the dangers of emotional suppression and the impact of technology on mental health. Marc’s insights on managing anxiety, imposter syndrome, and embracing emotions are both practical and empowering.
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What Is Emotional Intelligence?
- Emotional intelligence is the ability to reason with and about emotions using specific skills.
- The RULER model breaks EQ into recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions.
IQ vs EQ Explained
- IQ measures cognitive abilities and predicts about 20% of success in life.
- Emotional intelligence, studied formally only 30 years, complements IQ by managing emotions effectively.
Measuring Emotional Intelligence
- Don’t rely on self-assessment for measuring emotional intelligence.
- Use performance tests that assess how well someone perceives emotions across cultures.
