The quiet power of EQ: How being emotionally smart can make life, work run smoothly

The Quiet Power of EQ

It's not just knowledge and experience that matters in personal and work relationships — it's also about how we make others feel.

We've all grown up hearing how important intelligence quotient or IQ is, and how being smart, sharp, and strategic opens more doors.

However, in the 21st century, there's another kind of intelligence often undervalued yet quietly running the show: emotional intelligence or EQ.

EQ is a skill that helps us stay calm in chaos, read the room without a word, and connect deeply with others — whether in boardrooms or coffee tables.

It's what turns communication into understanding and teamwork into trust, and also about how being liked makes others willing to go the extra mile for you.

EQ promotes deep, harmonious, and lasting relationships, and at work, it's that unspoken edge.

EQ is a skill that helps us stay calm in chaos, read the room without a word, and connect deeply with others.

Author's summary: Emotional intelligence is key to successful relationships.

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Philstar.com Philstar.com — 2025-10-26