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The 4 domains of emotional intelligence

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Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, outlines the four domains of emotional intelligence. His research found that outstanding performers and the best leaders score high on it, and the good news is that it can be learned at any age.

  • 8 min
  • Growth
  • by Daniel Goleman
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What to take away.

  1. 01
    It sets the best leaders apart

    Goleman found that outstanding performers and leaders tend to have high emotional intelligence.

  2. 02
    Four domains

    Self-awareness, mastery over your emotions, social awareness and empathy, and the skill of building good relationships.

  3. 03
    Self-awareness comes first

    People low in self-awareness struggle to build the other parts of emotional intelligence.

  4. 04
    You can learn it

    Unlike IQ, which barely changes, emotional intelligence can grow at any point in life.

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