Your IQ gets people to listen.

Your EQ makes them trust you.

According to HBR, emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart.

The words you choose show others your EQ.

Here are 21 phrases that set emotionally intelligent leaders apart:
1. "Thank you for pushing back on me"
2. "What's the story behind this decision?"
3. "I see you feel strongly about this"
4. "Let's experiment with your approach"
5. "What energizes you about this project?"
6. "I'm setting boundaries to protect our team"
7. "Help me understand what's getting in your way"
8. "Here's what I learned from that failure"
9. "What's the impact you want to make?"
10. "I don't have all the answers"
11. "What support do you need?"
12. "I trust your judgment"
13. "I believe in you"
14. "You handled that brilliantly"
15. "I see your potential in this area"
16. "What would you do differently?"
17. "I value your contribution to this team"
18. "Tell me more about your career goals"
19. "Let me understand your perspective first"
20. "This is what I'm working on improving"
21. "I changed my mind after hearing your points"

Words create worlds.

Choose them wisely.