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What You Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence
By Valencia Higuera — 2018
Most people are familiar with general intelligence, which is an ability to learn, apply knowledge, and solve problems. But this isn’t the only type of intelligence. Some people also possess emotional intelligence.
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