Be a motivator.

When you have emotional mastery, you're able to choose wisely between short-term comfort and long-term goals, between what you want now and what you want most. And developing your personal motivation gives you insight into motivating others.

Create a safe zone.

Making others feel comfortable and secure, not having to weigh each thought or measure every word, encourages the kind of open communication that characterizes great teams.

Treat people with respect.

Those with strong emotional intelligence are typically respectful of others. Rather than focus on your own success first, help others develop and shine by respecting their strengths and talents. Remember that to give respect is to get respect.

People with high emotional intelligence are usually successful in most things they do. Because they have a deep understanding of self, they make others feel good about themselves, and they go through life with much more ease and enthusiasm.

Building a strong emotional intelligence will not only impact your leadership, it will change your life, and the lives of those around you.

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