Why do smart people fail? Why people who are emotionally intelligent succeed while those with merely a moderate IQ considerably fail? First we need to understand that emotional intelligence (EQ) is not the opposite of IQ; EQ is actually complementary to IQ resembled in academic intelligence and cognitive skills, and studies actually show that our emotional states affect the way our brain functions as well as its processing speed (Cryer qtd. in Kemper). Studies have even shown that Albert Einste...

What is intelligence really? And do we really have tests that can measure it? You have probably heard of IQ tests which are used to measure intelligence. but do they really measure intelligence, or do they measure something else? How useful is it to know your own IQ score? The IQ tests we have now may predict which people have a certain type of intellectual potential, but they dont necessarily predict who will become a good teacher, a good manager, a good president, or a good parent. Some cr...

First of all, what is emotional intelligence? I bet you've read some fancy definitions, and maybe even some of the academic articles trying to distinguish between emotions, feelings and moods. Part of emotional intelligence is what we could call "common sense." So, some common sense definitions of emotional intelligence (EQ) would be understanding your emotions and those of others, being able to sense what's going on, being able to manage your own emotional state (taking the information but not ...

It was a 12 hour flight just from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. That was preceded by a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles, and it was followed by the 3-hour flight from Frankfurt to Moscow.Most of what people had told me wasnt useful, but using my EQ was. Here are some tips if youre traveling abroad that I gathered on my recent trip to Russia.PREPARE TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCEGradually start acclimating yourself to the new conditions. Purchase a sports waist pack, the kind that has holders for two ...

What is intelligence really? And do we really have tests that can measure it? You have probably heard of IQ tests which are used to measure intelligence. but do they really measure intelligence, or do they measure something else? How useful is it to know your own IQ score? The IQ tests we have now may predict which people have a certain type of intellectual potential, but they dont necessarily predict who will become a good teacher, a good manager, a good president, or a good parent. Some cr...

You have probably heard the term IQ many times, and you probably know it has something to do with measuring intelligence. The letters IQ stand for intelligence quotient, and an IQ test is widely used as a way to measure intelligence.The test most frequently used today to measure intelligence is called the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test. The earliest version of it was developed in France in 1905. The original test has been revised several times over the years, with a major revision completed...

We all know kids love playgrounds. Now, research shows that playing on the playground can boost brainpower too! Playing has been linked to emotional, social, motor and cognitive development. Playgrounds facilitate the benefits of pure, spontaneous and active free play. Some ways they do it are listed below. Play and Free Play While we take the playing done by children for granted, we seldom ponder the mechanics of it. There are many ways that children play and they ha...

In Chapter Seven of Sun Zi Art of War, Sun Zi mentioned four important areas to achieve a good fighting force. They are:1) Morale 2) Psychology 3) Physique 4) ChangeMorale refers to the fighting spirit or the troops' willingness to fight. Psychology refers to emotional intelligence of the troops, their ability to manage their emotions. Physique refers to the well-being of the troops, whether they are well fed or well rested. Change refers to the troops? ability to respond to situations.So how c...

Why people who more social succeed while those with merely a moderate IQ considerably fail? First we need to understand that emotional intelligence (EQ) is not the opposite of the intelligence quotient (IQ); EQ is actually complementary to IQ resembled in academic intelligence and cognitive skills, and studies actually show that our emotional states affect the way our brain functions as well as its processing speed (Cryer qtd. in Kemper). Studies have even shown that Albert Einstein's superior ...

You have probably heard the term IQ many times, and you probably know it has something to do with measuring intelligence. The letters IQ stand for intelligence quotient, and an IQ test is widely used as a way to measure intelligence.The test most frequently used today to measure intelligence is called the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test. The earliest version of it was developed in France in 1905. The original test has been revised several times over the years, with a major revision completed...