The document discusses how emotional intelligence is important for leadership and business success. It quotes the former Chairman of GE saying emotional intelligence is more rare and important than book smarts for making a leader. Leaders with high emotional intelligence listen to their teams, stay cool under pressure, trust their intuitions, and manage emotions well. Many successful companies like Google, Deloitte, and Coca-Cola are listed where emotional intelligence drives business success. When emotional intelligence was developed at one company, job satisfaction rose from 36% to 68% and productivity improved.