Unlocking Success: The Hidden Power of Emotional Intelligence Amid Data Overload
That skill translates directly to professional settings.
Self-awareness as the foundation
Here’s something that might surprise you: research by organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich found that 95 percent of people think they’re self-aware, but only 10 to 15 percent actually are.
That gap matters enormously in professional settings. Working with colleagues who lack self-awareness can cut a team’s success in half and lead to increased stress for everyone involved.
Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence. It’s your ability to recognize your own emotions as they happen, understand what triggers them, and see how they affect your behavior and decisions.
