In this episode, we’ll explore an increasingly important topic in the workplace and during the interview process: emotional intelligence. Specifically, we’ll be looking at how to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence in an interview. Why do employers want employees that can manage their emotions? People with strong emotional intelligence can: Coach and motivate others Resolve conflicts Build collaborative teams built on trust Be resilient when others criticize their work or ideas Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn how you can demonstrate your emotional intelligence in every interaction in an interview--from how you greet your interviewer at the start of an interview to the stories you tell. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode originally published August 24, 2021 Original theme music by Lucas Knutter Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/emotional-intelligence-is/ Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/. See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/. Links Included in Episode: To sign up for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist, visit express-to-impress.com. Listen to the Express to Impress Podcast Episodes mentioned in this episode: 8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer's The Culture Map https://www.express-to-impress.com/the-culture-map/ How to Uncover the Culture of a Company https://www.express-to-impress.com/culture-of-a-company/ How to Give Effective Presentations That Don’t Bore Your Audience https://www.express-to-impress.com/give-a-presentation/ How to be confident in an interview https://www.express-to-impress.com/be-confident/ Check out Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman.