Successful entrepreneurs have one thing in common. They see everyday problems as opportunities and develop innovative solutions on how to deal with them. This trait is what sets them apart from regular entrepreneurs.

One aspect that allows entrepreneurs to do such a feat is their ability to manage their emotions or their emotional intelligence.

Understanding emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Quantifying someone’s EI can be hard due to the intangible factors that you have to consider. To better understand this, here are some characteristics that are common in emotionally intelligent people:

• They have great social skills. Their ability to identify the emotions of others and their own helps them develop new relationships and cultivate existing ones. They are confident in who they are and can easily adapt to any type of situation.

• They are motivated, driven and goal-oriented. These characteristics allow them to get things done. At the same time, they are able to inspire those around them to do the same.

• They are resilient. They are able to bounce back from failure and keep moving forward no matter what.

• They have a grip on their emotions. Emotionally intelligent people have a clear understanding of what’s in front of them. This allows them to make tough decisions under pressure.

• Another hallmark of having high emotional intelligence is empathy. This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

• They are better suited to become leaders. With great social skills, empathy and motivation, it’s easier for them to lead their team and win people over.

Impact of emotional intelligence in the business

 Having emotional intelligence in your arsenal can greatly benefit you and your business on so many levels. Entrepreneurs with highly developed emotional intelligence tend to be more successful because of the characteristics mentioned above. Here’s why: