Emotional intelligence (EQ) is one of the most discussed qualities in MBA admissions – and one of the most widely misunderstood. Most candidates equate it with being collaborative or well-liked. This post explains what EQ actually means, why it's harder to demonstrate than most candidates expect, and what it looks like when it's done well. When candidates ask me how to demonstrate emotional intelligence (EQ) in their MBA applications, the answer they're expecting usually invo