Which is better, a person with a high IQ or a high EQ?

It is not an “either-or” situation. Each of the three intelligences is unique and without any one you are hampered and only partially intelligent. IQ deals with facts, figures and their manipulation. read more

If a high IQ is a must to comply, then the person with only a high EQ may not be better to to get the job done. On the other hand, a person with a high IQ may not be the better candidate when only a high EQ is a must. read more

Studies have shown that people with high EQs are a better predictor of performance than those with a high IQ. (Photo credit: digitalbob8) As the editor of a marriage publication, it seems like 90 percent of the issues we discuss involve communication, empathy, understanding, self-awareness—or more precisely, a skill set associated with emotional intelligence (EQ). read more