https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2q27c-1b882e0
Dr. Curtis Peterson defines emotional intelligence (EQ) as the ability to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions in yourself and others, and contrasts it with emotional reactivity.
He outlines core personal and social competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—explains how empathy fits in, and offers practical steps (journaling, labeling emotions, slowing down) to develop EQ for leadership and group work.