#EQ #QuestionOfTheDay What techniques help you exercise emotional intelligence? I have the tendency to speak too quickly. That's why I was drawn to comedian Craig Ferguson's sage advice: "There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me now?" Ferguson quips that it took him three marriages to learn this. Before you dismiss the idea, imagine how much hot air this would spare everyone. To be clear, these questions shouldn't discourage honest and direct communication. There will be times when the answer to all three questions is a resounding yes--even when what we need to say isn't comfortable for us or the recipient. When those times come, the three question method will help you speak with confidence--and learn to be assertive when it counts. …see more