Emotional intelligence (or EQ), a characteristic first identified by psychologist Daniel Goleman and extensively studied since, is far more important than IQ in determining career success. And unlike IQ, it doesn’t purport to measure a fixed, deterministic quantity. EQ is the sum total of a set of skills that can be developed at any point throughout the lifespan.EQ trumps IQStudies point to a high correlation between career success and EQ.There’s a strong “floor effect” for IQ in any role. F...