An important part of your personal development as well as your academic and professional success is your emotional intelligenceEmotional intelligenceIntelligence, emotional, i.e., your ability to understand and manage your emotions and positively interact with others. Emotional intelligence is sometimes referenced as “Emotional Quotient” (EQ), which is associated with a range of attributes including self-awareness, self-control, social skills, ability to manage conflicts, and empathy. Your emotional intelligenceIntelligence, emotional is key to developing strong collaborations and partnershipsPartnerships, successful interactions with colleagues, staff, students and trainees, and positive relationshipsRelationships with others. It also is important in being able to handle criticismCriticism effectively, negotiate fairly, and maintain appropriate confidentialityConfidentiality. As with most behaviors, emotional intelligenceIntelligence, emotional varies substantially among individuals and can be enhanced through training programs and coaching.