5 Traits of People With High Emotional Intelligence

Here are five traits shared by people with high emotional intelligence.

1. They attract more opportunities
   There is a direct correlation between the development of my emotional intelligence and the number of opportunities that have come my way. When you build better relationships and come across as likable, people tend to share more information with you, make introductions on your behalf and invite you into new opportunities. It's been a big source of my success over the last five years.

2. They receive the benefit of the doubt
   If you treat people well, you'll get the benefit of the doubt. I've experienced this positive outcome in my own business life.

One time while negotiating with a sizable company, we made an honest mistake which, frankly speaking, could have been interpreted as deliberate. But my counterpart quickly told me, "Andrew, I know you're a good person. I know you meant no harm. We're all good."

The trust I had earned by building a meaningful relationship with this person gave me the benefit of the doubt - and an opportunity to move forward without any hiccups.

1. They are effective leaders
   By building the soft skills associated with likable leaders, chances are you'll find yourself earning greater respect, handling challenges with poise, leading your team through change more effectively, and communicating more persuasively.

2. They possess long-term vision
   People with high emotional intelligence understand that entrepreneurship is a journey, and that success is a process. They are better able to handle the ups and downs of everyday life as a business owner. Emotionally strong entrepreneurs are able to stay focused on the long term and "stay in the middle," while others with low EQ are often hurt by their impulses and unchecked emotions.

3. They can read people (and situations) better
   People with high EQ foster their natural curiosity, asking questions - and then listening -- to get to know people and situations better. By developing these traits, we can give ourselves a leg up to negotiate for better outcomes, build stronger teams, and neutralize any toxic relationships that are counterproductive to success.

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