In this episode, Leslie Ferry explains how emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential to achieve our career goals. She links EQ and career goals with a specific example: getting a promotion because of a desire for more meaningful responsibilities or contributing to more purposeful projects. Leslie then tells how a particular work experience led to her getting tapped to lead a strategic, customer integration task force, not once but twice, following acquisitions by two of her employers.

The emotional intelligence cognitive skills Leslie highlights in this episode are:

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Initiative