They understand how other people feel
Empathy is another of goleman's major elements of emotional intelligence.
This involves the ability to understand the emotions of other people. In order to interact with other people in multiple life domains, such as at work or at school, you need to be able to know what they are feeling.
If a co-worker is upset or frustrated, knowing what he is feeling can give you a much better idea of how to respond.
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