Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness, self-control, empathy, and social skills. It is the ability to recognize one's own emotions and the emotions of others, motivate oneself, and manage emotions well. Daniel Goleman identified these four main components of emotional intelligence. Self-awareness involves understanding one's emotions and recognizing how feelings can affect performance. Self-control allows one to handle personal emotions and recognize others' emotions. Empathy is sensing what others feel through non-verbal cues. Social skills include communicating well, resolving conflicts, and building trust.