The importance of emotional intelligence

- Hi there, Darrell from CH/LL. Mindful leadership and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a concept that was discovered, or introduced if you will, by Daniel Goleman in the mid-'90s to highlight the importance of intelligence that is not necessarily connected to the intellect, but rather awareness. Emotional intelligence loosely defined is the ability to recognize, to understand, and manage emotions within yourself and influence them in others. To recognize an emotion means to be aware that emotions are present in yourself and in others. This is why mindful meditation is such a critical practice and it supports emotionally aware, strong, mindful and wise leaders. Today's practice, we'll explore just two of the emotions in the full spectrum, and the intent is to bring simply awareness as to how emotion feels in your body, in your mind and heart. There's nothing to understand or figure out, just a…