Motivation Monday 90 Percent of Top Performers Have This

Motivation Monday 90 Percent of Top Performers Have This What is the secret that 90% of top performers know? The secret is They are emotionally intelligent. Decades of research now point to emotional intelligence as being the critical factor that sets star performers apart from the rest of the pack. The connection is so strong that 90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence. -Travis Bradberry You may be intellectually smart- have a  high IQ;  but are you emotionally intelligent? Theres a difference. According to author Dr. Travis Bradberry, emotional intelligence has to do with how well you manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions to achieve positive results. Are You Emotionally Intelligent? These are the 18 things emotionally intelligent people do well (or have mastered)  according to Bradberry: Can accurately identify  emotions  in the moment Are curious about other people Constantly adapting and navigate change with a plan Know how to use strengths and dont let weaknesses get in the way Great at reading people Develop thick-skin through self-confidence and being open-minded Can say No to others and themselves Dont dwell on mistakes Constantly think of others- give and expect nothing in return Let go of stress and dont hold grudges Deal objectively, unemotionally, with toxic people Are not perfectionists Embrace an attitude of gratitude Make time to unplug Are not caffeine addicts Make sleep a top priority Dont listen to negative self-talk Take others opinions with a grain-of-salt To better understand what these 18 points are, you  can  go read Travis Bradberrys full post featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Are You Emotionally Intelligent? Heres How To Know For Sure. Better yet, go buy a copy of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and youll get the code to take the test. (Affiliate link. Ill get a few pennies if you order this) By becoming more emotionally intelligent, youll also hold on to your job longer. You can see why this is true by reading  Emotional Intelligence