What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence emerged as a field of curiosity and study, and not long after a focus of training and coaching, in the 1990s. It is still considered a new kid on the block in the world of training and development. So why has Emotional Intelligence gotten such
OKA’s EQ Playlist–Interpersonal Relationships
What songs remind you of human connections—of loving others, being connected and feeling cared for? Interpersonal Relationships in the EQ-i refers to your ability and tendency to establish and nurture relationships within which trust and compassion reside. Being connected, caring for others,
OKA’s EQ Playlist–Optimism
What songs make you feel good about the future? In the EQ-i 2.0 model, Optimism refers to your ability and tendency to look at the brighter side of life and to maintain a positive attitude even in the face of adversity. Optimism gives us hope and faith while it enables us to see the future as a
OKA’s EQ Playlist–Social Responsibility
What songs awaken and speak to your social consciousness? In the EQ-i model, Social Responsibility is the ability and tendency to cooperate and contribute to the welfare of a larger social system, to have and act in accordance with a social consciousness and to show concern for the greater
OKA’s EQ Playlist–Independence
What songs spark your independence? In the EQ-i model, Independence is the ability to be self-directed emotionally and intellectually. Independence shows up as autonomy and the ability to go it alone when needed. A good Independence playlist sparks your self-reliance. OKA's Independence playlist