Emotional Intelligence and Being Genuine

Travis Bradberry believes that over half of personal success is due to emotional intelligence (EQ). And that a major component of emotional intellignece is being genuine, which he defines by the following traits:

• Genuine people don’t try to make people like them.
• They are open minded and approachable.
• They forge their own paths.
• They are generous.
• They treat EVERYONE with respect.
• Their happiness comes from within, and from simple pleasures such as family, friends and a sense of purpose.
• They are trustworthy.
• They objectively evaluate criticism.
• They put away their phones when engaged in conversation.
• They are secure in their self-esteem, encouraging others rather than always talking about themselves or their activities.
• They are self-aware.

-DD