Quotes about Emotional intelligence
If you're in the habit of listening only to the facts and not the person who expresses them, change your focus - and really listen.
- John Maxwell
The ability to connect with others begins with understanding the value of people.
- John Maxwell
People don't function like machines. They have feelings. They think. They have problems, hopes, and dreams. Though people can be managed, they would much rather be led. And when they are led, they perform at a much higher level.
- John Maxwell
You must think of people before you try to achieve progress. To do that as a permissional leader, you must exhibit a consistent mood, maintain an optimistic attitude, possess a listening ear, and present to others your authentic self.
- John Maxwell
It may sound corny, but it's really true: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
- John Maxwell
Friendship involves many things but, above all the power of going outside oneself and appreciating what is noble and loving in another.
- Thomas Henry Huxley
When it comes to making decisions, I'm not what you'd call a numbers guy.
- Jason Fried
What goes on in the other person's soul is none of your business. All you're responsible for is your soul, nobody else's.
- Donald Miller
For a long time, I thought I was good at relationships because I was charming.
- Donald Miller
It's All in the Energy First, I teach becoming aware of four energy points: thoughts, words, feelings, and actions.
- Jack Canfield
It's not bad that I'm vulnerable, but am I displaying a mature form of my vulnerability?
- Lysa TerKeurst
Whenever any kind of relationship conflict arises, my choice is whether to give the other person power to control my emotions.
- Lysa TerKeurst