5 Components of Emotional Intelligence
1. Self-Awareness – Understand and be comfortable with your emotions, needs, weaknesses, strengths and drives
2. Self-Regulation – Control your impulses, especially ones that can be destructive such as anger and fear
3. Motivation – Be driven towards the job that accompanies achievement
4. Empathy – Consider others’ feelings when making decisions
5. Social Skill – Value networking and acknowledge that very few important jobs are achieved alone