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Competence, Confidence, and the Emotional Quotient

Confidence gives us strength when challenges arise, and honing our emotional quotient, or EQ, is an absolute must for weathering the inevitable storms that arise on our career paths.

IQ vs. EQ: Is There a Difference?

So, what’s the difference between our EQ and our intelligence quotient, or IQ?

INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT

Your IQ defines your ability to process information. For instance, do you pay attention to details? Are you appropriately processing the data points you’re receiving? And what is your cognitive ability between what you hear and how you execute on different projects or assignments?

Ultimately, IQ describes your ability to learn, calculate, process, and apply meaning and skill. Many ...

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