• Emotionally attuned to others - They can sense any change, show sincere empathy, and offer support or guidance.
• Self-awareness - They are able to see how their unintentional actions or words might have been perceived by others. So they make an effort...

EI (Emotional Intelligence) is virtually synonymous with good leadership. There are five elements of emotional intelligence:

• Self-awareness: The ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions, as well as one’s effect on other people.
• Self-r...

So how do you build up your trust enough to be yourself around others? When you start to feel insecure around others, remind yourself that it’s OK to be you. Start by practicing around the people you feel most comfortable with, like your friends and close family. Take note if you feel vulnerable ...