For the past several years, I've had the privilege to help countless individuals and organizations develop their own emotional intelligence. (I also wrote a book on the topic.) Time and again people ask me: "What are some simple things I can do to build my own EQ?" Here's what I tell them. 1. Embrace "the rule of awkward silence." 2. Use "the three-second trick." 3. Try to control your thoughts. 4. Listen to feedback. 5. Make your feedback constructive. 6. Disagree and commit. 7. Show empathy. 8. Ask for help. 9. Help others. 10. Apologize. 11. Forgive. 12. Be yourself. #EmotionalIntelligence #empathy #leadership #management #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more