EQ characteristics

Intelligence, discipline, knowledge, a lucky break, a good work ethic – these are all important to a successful working life. But EQ is also seen as important, especially in jobs that need people skills. Huffington Post lists 14 characteristics or signs of people with high EQ. Taken in isolation, you could also argue that some of these traits might belong to a psychopath! So let’s try to consider them from both points of view.

The Huffington Post article "Are you emotionally intelligent?" outlines each of the 14 characteristics: