02/20/2024

The Four-word Phrase That's a Sure Sign of Low EQ

Stop thinking and speaking about your feelings in this way

Life is full of difficult emotions. That's unavoidable. What you do with those difficult emotions is what determines your level of emotional intelligence.

According to best-selling author and star psychologist Adam Grant, there's one response that's a sure sign your EQ is very low -- and it can be captured in just one four-word phrase.

When someone at work does something selfish, thoughtless, or manipulative, it's entirely natural to feel a spike of anger (it can even be productive if channeled properly, research shows). What's not healthy, Grant insisted on a recent episode of his podcast ReThinking featuring fellow psychologist Susan David, is to blame the other person for your rage.

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