It's more than the classic underdog story. To watch (former) backup quarterback Nick Foles in action is to take a live class in leadership with emotional intelligence--the ability to make emotions work for you, instead of against you. For example, check out Foles's postgame interview after yesterday's playoff win. Asked what's going through his mind in these high-pressure situations, Foles said this: "What I learned on those stages is just how to calm myself in a chaotic moment, when there's...a ton of pressure. And just really simplifying in my head. Getting in the huddle, looking at the guys that I trust. Know that it's all on the line for us and we're just going to get the job done." Foles then summed up the lesson in 6 simple words: "It's just belief in one another." Foles's comments may be inspiring, but they're also backed up by serious research. (Read more in today's column.) #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #BestAdvice #management #culture #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #empathy #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more