This week, our hosts Tim and Junior are talking about the limitations of a traditional, four-competency emotional intelligence model. Why? Because LeaderFactor’s private emotional intelligence assessment, EQindex™, is now publicly available! This assessment, and its Leadership 360 version, is based on a 6 domain, 30 skill model that measures what we believe, what we know, and what we do as we interact with others. If you’re wanting to know what the future of emotional intelligence looks like in 2024, this would be the episode to listen to. As always, you can find important links from the episode, as well as transcripts and show notes, on our website at leaderfactor.com/podcast. Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence is the ability to interact effectively with others and is crucial in personal and professional settings.The traditional four competency model of EQ is limited and does not consider motivation and intent.The EQ Index model introduces the regard competencies to address this limitation.Beliefs influence awareness and perception, which in turn influence behavior.The dominant linear causal pathway in EQ is beliefs, awareness, and behavior.Chapters: 01:35 Introduction to EQindex™ 02:47 The Importance of the EQ Index Model 03:42 Defining Emotional Intelligence 04:13 Emotional Intelligence as a Delivery System 05:24 The Relationship Between EQ and Performance 07:06 The Limitations of the Traditional EQ Model 09:20 The Four Competency Model of EQ 12:11 The Need for the Regard Competencies 13:42 The Order of the EQ Domains 15:44 The Relationship Between Beliefs and Awareness 16:48 The Influence of Beliefs on Perception 18:12 The Dominant Linear Causal Pathway 34:13 Summary and Takeaways Important Links:EQindex™