Our emotions influence practically everything about our lives. They determine whether or not we enjoy a movie, a song, or a piece of art. They help us decide which career path we take, for which jobs we apply. They impact our decisions as to where we will live and for how long. They help us determine with whom we choose to spend our time, whom we date, whom we fall in love with and marry...and whom we leave behind. Emotions can cause us to make a split-second decision, with consequences that will follow us for the rest of our lives. At times, they make us feel like we’re stuck in a black hole with no way out—even if in the eyes of the rest of the world we’ve got it made. But they can also provide light at the end of the tunnel, making the most dire of circumstances more bearable. Emotions determine how we choose our leaders and how our leaders choose us. They’ve motivated every war that’s ever been fought—and every peace treaty that’s ever been signed. It is for all these reasons that emotional intelligence is so invaluable. —Excerpted from my new book: "EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence." https://amzn.to/2sxFLho #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #PersonalDevelopment #BestAdvice #culture #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more