Run a Google search for “Emotional Intelligence” and you’ll turn up almost 3.5 million hits. Compare this to just 2.5 million hits for IQ, which is widely considered to be the most critical predictor of ability and success. Why has emotional intelligence become such a hot topic?

One major reason is that Emotional Intelligence has been connected to a multitude of positive life outcomes such as job performance, academic achievement, and health. At the same time, the world of emotions often seems murky and even intimidating to many.

Join Laura Shero as she sheds light on the sometimes confusing topic of Emotional Intelligence, helping us understand what it is and why it is critically important. Laura recently spent an entire year researching Emotional Intelligence for her dissertation, using five years’ worth of data from TTI Success Insights' EQ instrument. She will share tips for why and when to use the TTI EQ assessment. In addition, she will share insights into other EQ assessments in the marketplace. Finally, she will share her dissertation findings related to EQ, stress, gender, and age.