Emotional Intelligence 101: Reading the Room and Yourself

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qszwc-1b882ce

Professor Peterson explains emotional intelligence as the ability to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions in yourself and others, highlighting four core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

The episode traces EQ development from early childhood theory of mind to adult leadership and offers brief practical tips—journaling, naming emotions, pausing before acting (slow down, think, act), and distinguishing empathy from helpful action—to build stronger communication and group facilitation skills.

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