"You need to use your head instead of your heart." Have you ever heard that advice? On the surface, it might seem legit. After all, we've all made emotional decisions that we later regret. But emotional intelligence is much more nuanced than this cliche suggests. Using your EQ effectively isn’t about eliminating emotion, it’s about finding balance. After all, as humans we're emotional creatures--that's a good thing. Our emotions--even the ones that don't feel good (like sadness and anger)--can motivate us to take action when needed. So, remember: Emotional intelligence isn't head over heart. It's head AND heart, together, in harmony. Read more in "EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence": https://amzn.to/2sxFLho #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #EQ #management #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more