Interpersonal - Navigating Relationships and Social Skills

Episode Title: People Skills that Actually Matter: The Interpersonal Side of EQ

Episode Summary:
In the last few episodes, we explored the inner side of emotional intelligence—how you see yourself and express who you are. Today, we turn the focus outward.

This episode dives into the interpersonal composite of emotional intelligence: the skills that shape how well you connect with other people. If you’ve ever felt like your smarts weren’t translating into influence, relationships, or team success, this is the episode for you.

What We Cover:

• Why “getting along with people” consistently ranks as a top predictor of job and life success

• What makes up the interpersonal composite in the EQ-i 2.0 model:

  • Interpersonal Relationships – Building mutual trust and connection

  • Empathy – Genuinely understanding another person’s perspective

  • Social Responsibility – Contributing to something bigger than yourself

• How empathy is often misunderstood and how to use it in a way that actually helps you collaborate

• Real-life examples of what EQ looks like in everyday work and life situations

• Why these people skills aren’t fixed and how they can be built through intentional work

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about EQ coaching and take the next step:
  https://www.leadovert.com/growthgroup

• Recommended Reading:
  The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success by Howard Book and Steven Stein

Reflective Prompt:

Think about a recent moment of tension or misunderstanding. Could the outcome have changed if you had slowed down and really seen it from the other person’s perspective?

EQ is trainable. The growth starts with paying attention.