Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

YAPClassic: Justin Bariso on Becoming a Master at Emotional Intelligence

Dec 22, 2023

Justin Bariso, writer and expert on emotional intelligence, discusses the importance of EQ for success, the connection between persuasion and EQ, the 4 components of EQ, practicing emotional intelligence during conversations, the dark side of EQ, how Steve Jobs used EQ to advance his career, and more.

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Justin Bariso

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Quick takeaways

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for success as it involves identifying, understanding, and managing emotions.

EQ consists of four main abilities: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

Controlling thoughts, cultivating self-control, and practicing self-awareness are essential for managing emotions and improving emotional intelligence.

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1. Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for success as it involves identifying, understanding, and managing emotions. EQ helps individuals make better decisions and improve their relationships by finding the balance between rational and emotional thought. It is about making emotions work for you instead of against you.

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Success

17min

Learning from experts, streamlining online sales, and stress-free cooking

5min

Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Cultivating Self-Control

4min

Breaking Destructive Habits

8min

The Importance of Practicing Emotional Intelligence

7min

Controlling Thoughts and Managing Emotions

13min

Finding More Resources on Emotional Intelligence

3min

When Justin Bariso moved to Germany, he learned a popular phrase about German workplace culture: “no complaints is enough of a compliment.” Determined to make his office cultures more uplifting, he worked with German executives on their emotional intelligence, or EQ. In the process, he started writing about EQ for Inc.com, and his articles now draw in over a million readers each month. In this episode of YAPClassic, Justin Bariso breaks down everything you need to know about improving your EQ to achieve personal and professional success.

Justin Bariso is an author, speaker, and consultant who helps organizations and individuals develop their emotional intelligence. His thoughts on leadership and EQ draw over a million readers a month, and his book, EQ Applied, shares fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories that illustrate how emotional intelligence works in the real world.

In this episode, Hala and Justin will discuss:

- Why EQ is so important to one’s success

- The connection between persuasion and EQ

- What is emotional intelligence?

- The 4 components of EQ

- The truth about self-control and habits

- How to practice emotional intelligence during conversations

- Why negative feedback is a gift

- The dark side of emotional intelligence

- How Steve Jobs used EQ to advance his career and run Apple

- And other topics…

Justin Bariso is an author, speaker, and consultant who helps organizations and individuals develop their emotional intelligence. His thoughts on leadership and EQ draw over a million readers a month, and LinkedIn named him a “Top Voice” in the field of management and workplace culture three years in a row. His book, EQ Applied, shares fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories that illustrate how emotional intelligence works in the real world.

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Resources Mentioned:

Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbariso

Justin’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/justinjbariso?lang=en

Justin's Book, EQ Applied: https://eqapplied.com/

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