As COVID-19 continues to rock the US, small business owners are facing a special challenge: The forecast remains grim, and that triggers negative feelings like fear and anxiety. So, what can help you and your people to cope? One method is to use your emotional intelligence–a valuable skill which can help you exercise leadership in a way that inspires your people. You’ve probably heard of emotional intelligence, which many today refer to as “EQ.” But what is emotional intelligence, exactly? What does it look like in the real world? And how can it help you and your business? Let’s break it down. (Read more in today's column for Gusto .) https://lnkd.in/emtNqBF #emotionalintelligence #empathy #gusto #management #leadership #smallbusiness #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more