Emotional Intelligence Quotient

Emotional intelligence quotient or simply emotional quotient (EQ) is the measure of an individual’s ability to identify, understand, and facilitate his emotions as well as those of others. Specifically, the five categories of EQ are self-awareness (recognizing emotions and their influence), self-regulation (managing impulses and taking responsibility), motivation (commitment, initiative, optimism, and drive to achieve), empathy (understanding others’ feelings), and social skills (communication, influencing, conflict management, and building bonds).