Emotional Intelligence: What It Is and Why It Matters | The EI Masterclass Episode 2

Join us LIVE for Episode 2 of The Emotional Intelligence Masterclass: Leading with Empathy and Humanity — hosted by Dr S M A Moin.

In this session, we explore a fundamental question:

What exactly is Emotional Intelligence, and why does it matter so much today?

While EI is widely discussed, it is often misunderstood. In this episode, we break EI down into clear, practical, and scientifically grounded insights that leaders, educators, parents, and professionals can use in everyday life.

Dr Moin is joined once again by Professor S. M. Arifuzzaman, one of Asia’s leading thinkers in emotional intelligence and human-centered leadership, for a deep dive into the core foundations of EI.

In this Episode, We Explore:

What EI truly means beyond buzzwords

The core components of emotional intelligence

How emotions and intelligence work together

Whether EI can or should be measured

Why different EI models (Goleman, Mayer–Salovey, Bar-On) differ

Emotional literacy vs. emotional intelligence

How culture shapes EI

Why some highly intelligent people lack EI

How to recognize emotionally intelligent behavior

The simplest way to explain EI to a child or a new manager

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