Emotional intelligence (EI) has been one of the most influential concepts in psychology and leadership for more than three decades. Daniel Goleman’s framework, building on the research of Mayer and Salovey, gave us four clear pillars: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationsh...

If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately sensed the tension—or found yourself reacting before you even knew why—you’ve encountered emotional intelligence in action.

At its core, emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions—both our own and those of o...