The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence

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Explore Key Findings

This report examines the role of emotional intelligence on essential business areas like leadership, employee engagement, organizational culture, and customer loyalty – and shares best practices you can implement today.

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What separates exceptional leaders? It’s emotional intelligence. Leaders high in emotional intelligence are 7x as likely to be high in leadership performance outcomes.

\"\"Employee engagement is the lifeblood of organizational performance \u2013 but only 21% of global employees are engaged. Emotional Intelligence is a key driver of engagement, accounting for as much as 70% of the variation.<\/span>
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Employee engagement is the lifeblood of organizational performance – but only 21% of global employees are engaged. Emotional Intelligence is a key driver of engagement, accounting for as much as 70% of the variation.

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A healthy organizational climate matters – yet hybrid and remote work add emotional and logistical complexity. Organizations that prioritize EQ are 22x as likely to be high performing.

\"\"Companies with higher emotional intelligence build better relationships with customers, which strengthens trust, which drives loyalty. Research correlates a 5% increase in customer loyalty results with a 25% increase in profit.<\/span>
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Companies with higher emotional intelligence build better relationships with customers, which strengthens trust, which drives loyalty. Research correlates a 5% increase in customer loyalty results with a 25% increase in profit.

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High emotional intelligence is a strong predictor of performance and profitability for leaders, teams, and entire organizations.

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Emotional intelligence is the new workplace imperative.<\/h1>\n

The evidence is clear: emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key differentiator for the most successful leaders, teams and organizations all over the world. Across industries and company sizes, research links emotional intelligence to better business outcomes, like higher employee engagement, lower turnover and absenteeism, and greater profitability. And contrary to the popular belief that cognitive intelligence and technical capability are the real drivers of professional success, research shows that EQ is more than 2x<\/strong> as predictive of performance as IQ. On an organizational level, the correlation is even stronger. Organizations that prioritize emotional intelligence are 22x<\/strong> as likely to be high performing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","tablet":"

Emotional intelligence is the new workplace imperative.<\/h1>\n

The evidence is clear: emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key differentiator for the most successful leaders, teams and organizations all over the world. Across industries and company sizes, research links emotional intelligence to better business outcomes, like higher employee engagement, lower turnover and absenteeism, and greater profitability. And contrary to the popular belief that cognitive intelligence and technical capability are the real drivers of professional success, research shows that EQ is more than 2x<\/strong> as predictive of performance as IQ. On an organizational level, the correlation is even stronger. Organizations that prioritize emotional intelligence are 22x<\/strong> as likely to be high performing. <\/span><\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">

Emotional intelligence is the new workplace imperative.

The evidence is clear: emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key differentiator for the most successful leaders, teams and organizations all over the world. Across industries and company sizes, research links emotional intelligence to better business outcomes, like higher employee engagement, lower turnover and absenteeism, and greater profitability. And contrary to the popular belief that cognitive intelligence and technical capability are the real drivers of professional success, research shows that EQ is more than2xas predictive of performance as IQ. On an organizational level, the correlation is even stronger. Organizations that prioritize emotional intelligence are22xas likely to be high performing.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) = being smarter with feelings

EQ is a learnable, measurable skill that predicts improved effectiveness, relationships, quality of life & wellbeing (here's the research)

Introduction to emotional intelligence Take an EQ assessment
How to grow your EQ skills Join the Six Seconds community
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You get what you measure - so measure what matters

For many people, emotional intelligence is intangible -- so we created assessments that make it clear, actionable, and practical.

Introduction to the EQ tests Individual EQ Assessments
Find the right assessment with the Tool Finder Organizational Emotional Intelligence Tests

Build capacity for transformation

Six Seconds started the world's first EQ Practitioner Certification and is widely known as the global leader in how to develop emotional intelligence. Public & in-house EQ certification.

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Certified EQ Coach Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Certified EQ Consultant Certified EQ Facilitator

Emotions Drive People :: People Drive Performance

6秒为企业提供了工具、方法s & expertise to improve the people-side of performance with emotional intelligence. As shown in the case study library, EQ strengthens leadership, team effectiveness, customer service/sales, accelerating change, and building a high-performing culture.

Introduction to EQ in business Find an expert (coach, consultant, facilitator)
Case study library About Six Seconds
Upcoming Events Six Seconds' Clients

You get what you measure - so measure what matters

For effective, evidence-based development, Six Seconds publishes a system of emotional intelligence tests yielding practical, actionable insights.

Introduction to the EQ tests Individual EQ Assessments
Find the right assessment with the Tool Finder Organizational Emotional Intelligence Tests

Build capacity for transformation

Six Seconds started the world's first EQ Practitioner Certification and is widely known as the global leader in how to develop emotional intelligence. Public & in-house EQ certification.

Start with Unlocking EQ →

See all Certifications →

Explore Professional Accreditations:

Certified EQ Consultant Certified EQ Facilitator
Certified EQ Coach Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist

At the Heart of Learning

Six Seconds is the comprehensive source for tools, methods & expertise to improve education -- around the globe, across the age span, for all stakeholders.

Introduction to EQ in education POP-UP Festivalin partnership with UNICEF
What is Social Emotional Learning? Find an expert (coach, consultant, facilitator)
EQ / SEL in higher education About Six Seconds
Upcoming events Pioneers in SEL

You get what you measure - so measure what matters

For effective, evidence-based development, Six Seconds publishes a system of emotional intelligence tests yielding practical, actionable insights.

Introduction to the EQ tests Individual EQ Assessments
Find the right assessment with the Tool Finder Education Vital Signs

Build capacity for transformation

Six Seconds started the world's first EQ Practitioner Certification and is widely known as the global leader in how to develop emotional intelligence. Public & in-house EQ certification.

Start with the EQ Educator Certification →

See all Certifications →

Explore Professional Accreditations:

Certified EQ Coach Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Certified EQ Consultant Certified EQ Facilitator

Questions about growing emotional intelligence? Let's talk!

Six Seconds' vision is a billion people practicing emotional intelligence, because we think it will make the world a better place. We are a nonprofit org supporting changemakers in every sector, in every country, with transformational EQ tools and methods.

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Leadership
Equip leaders with the emotional intelligence skills to create a context of high engagement and performance.

Teamwork
Build high performing teams based on trust and accountability.

Employee Engagement
Create a culture that brings out the best in people. Make your employee experience a competitive advantage.

Customer Loyalty
Connect with customers and build loyalty with emotional intelligence.

Organizational Culture
Understand the culture you have and define the one you want. Then embed emotional intelligence practices.

员工福利
Prioritize employee mental health and wellbeing by equipping managers to support employees.

Why do organizations from P&G to Qatar Airways to the UN choose Six Seconds? 25 years of proven history as the pioneers in measuring and growing emotional intelligence – including over 10,000 certified professionals in >150 countries and 550,000 assessments.

Transformational
Companies need solutions that work. As our case library shows, when orgs implement Six Seconds' methods and tools, they enhance leadership, strengthen teams, and create greater value

Global
问:能否与人在____ ?是的。领导by experts in >10 countries, we're the first and largest international org dedicated to emotional intelligence, Six Seconds' solutions work in >30 languages.

Scientific
Leaders trust Six Seconds' tools because they are robust, reliable and go deep. Evidence: Dozens of published cases, peer-reviewed research, and an extensive library published works.

Process
We start with your needs and goals and customize an approach just for you. Attend certification training or partner with one of our experts around the globe. Contact us today to get started.

Models
Explore the scientific frameworks behind our assessments and training.

Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence →

The Vital Signs Model →
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Assessments
Six Seconds publishes normed and validated psychometric assessments.

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