10 Signs You’re Emotionally Intelligent

(even if you take them for granted)

These powerful skills bring out the best in you and others.

1. You catch unsaid questions:
↳ You notice when someone wants to speak but stays silent.

2. You notice fake enthusiasm:
↳ You can tell genuine excitement from polite agreement.

3. You sense when meetings go off track:
↳ You notice the exact moment people start checking their phones more.

4. You spot hidden burnout:
↳ You notice when colleagues aren’t themselves, even when they’re trying to hide it.

5. You’re everyone’s reality check:
↳ People always ask, “How did that really go?” because they trust your judgement.

6. You absorb emotional tension:
↳ People naturally calm down when talking to you, even if you don’t say much.

7. You speak everyone’s language:
↳ You know exactly who needs all the details and who just wants the headlines.

8. You feel others’ stress:
↳ Deadlines, tough meetings – you feel nervous for your coworkers even when you’re not involved.

9. You read between the lines:
↳ A short “okay” in Slack tells you everything you need to know.

10. You sense what people need:
↳ You can tell when someone needs to talk, vent, or just be left alone.

Your emotional intelligence is your strength.

Trust yourself and keep growing.