Emotional Intelligence is also known as EQ or EI. There is no perfect emotional intelligence person, rather is a spectrum in which everyone can learn and improve. 

In work place, emotional intelligence is the ability to identify our own emotions and the emotions of others, and use the information to guide behavior. Clearly it is one of the most important skill for leader or manger to have. 

With the question asked in class, EQ is more important that IQ. Yes, I agree to a certain extend, as both are equally important to balanced leadership. We need to have the intelligence to understand the process involve with management as well as having the skill to get others to perform it effective for/with you and this is where we will need to have high EQ.

2 major perspective 

- Self

- Other 

Self is that we are able to identify our own emotions and responds to them while Other is being aware of the emotions of others, and use it to guide our behaviour towards them.

Interesting read more:

Donald Trump's Emotional Intelligence

https://lynboyer.net/emotional-intelligence-3/donald-trumps-emotional-intelligence.html

"I contend that Trump has mastered EI components such as achievement drive, influence and initiative. However, I believe he is lacking in certain areas of Self-Awareness and Other-Awareness.

His comments about Mexicans and women indicate a limited amount of empathy, and his continuing statements that these same people “love” him indicates little self-assessment. His comments about women in general are quite enlightening.

We usually think of Emotional Intelligence as a positive, but EI has its dark side. Sociopaths have the ability to disguise their true feelings and use their understanding of others for their own personal gain.

That is not to question Mr. Trump’s intention or his patriotism. I do not know his heart or his motivation.

He is said to be a loving father and a generous friend. Apparently, his children love him, and I consider that to be an important indicator of success.

I contend that Trump has mastered EI components such as achievement drive, influence and initiative. However, I believe he is lacking in certain areas of Self-Awareness and Other-Awareness.

His comments about Mexicans and women indicate a limited amount of empathy, and his continuing statements that these same people “love” him indicates little self-assessment. His comments about women in general are quite enlightening.

We usually think of Emotional Intelligence as a positive, but EI has its dark side. Sociopaths have the ability to disguise their true feelings and use their understanding of others for their own personal gain.

That is not to question Mr. Trump’s intention or his patriotism. I do not know his heart or his motivation.

He is said to be a loving father and a generous friend. Apparently, his children love him, and I consider that to be an important indicator of success."