“Let’s talk about our feelings.” Those are words that you don’t often hear at work. But understanding—and mastering—our emotions can make a huge impact on physical and psychological safety in the workplace. On this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Steven Farber explains what EQ is, why it matters, and how to improve workplace EQ. As vice president of training and certifications at Take Flight Learning, Steven knows a thing or two about how humans work together, and he says that growing our emotional intelligence is one of the first steps toward success at work. During our discussion, we talked about: The importance of controlling our emotions How having a higher EQ leads to better workplace safety Understanding personality types to better understand emotional intelligence Why awareness is the first step toward improving EQ Signs of a high-EQ workplace How to develop greater emotional intelligence The 4 main components of EQ