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Why Emotional Intelligence Is the New Job Security

AI scales execution; EQ scales teams. Here’s how to practice and signal it in your career.

Updated October 11, 2025 ·

Hiring signals of EQ

  • Evidence of conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment.
  • Clear, persuasive narratives of decisions under ambiguity.
  • Mentorship and team performance improvements.

Habits that build EQ

  • Weekly reflection on decisions and feedback loops.
  • Deliberate practice of perspective‑taking and clarity in writing.
  • Regular 1:1s that focus on outcomes and needs.

Portfolio proof of EQ

  1. Case studies highlighting alignment, trade‑offs, and results.
  2. Postmortems showing learning and improved processes.
  3. Artifacts from coaching or community leadership.