Emotional intelligence (EQ) rests first on self-awareness: recognizing your own emotions as they arise, which is the most foundational component because every other skill builds on it. Unlike IQ, which stays largely fixed, EQ can be developed and cultivated over time through practice and feedback. Leaders with high EQ do not avoid conflict or chase results at the expense of people; they create environments where team members feel valued and heard. Finally, sympathy observes feeling from a distance, while empathy involves genuinely understanding another person's emotional perspective. According to the passage, which component of EQ is considered the most foundational?

Subject: English Language | Topic: Reading Comprehension | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Empathy
2. (B) Social skills
3. (C) Self-awareness
4. (D) Motivation

Verified Answer

Option (C): Self-awareness

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