19 Signs of High Emotional Intelligence

Inc. columnist Justin Bariso (author of EQ Applied) catalogues nineteen behaviours that distinguish people who have learned to make emotions work for them rather than against them: they reflect on feelings before reacting, look for the why behind their reactions, can articulate emotions precisely, embrace constructive feedback, accept the past without being trapped by it, praise generously, apologise specifically, give honest compliments, set boundaries, and stay curious about other people's perspectives — a working checklist for emotional self-management.