Emotional Intelligence

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By John Walters on Friday, May 23, 2003.
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It's been widely publicized in the mass media, but it grew out of serious academic research. Jack Mayer of the University of New Hampshire is one of the co-creators of the concept of emotional intelligence. He says your emotions and how well you understand emotions are vital parts of you overall intelligence.

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