You've been looking forward to this interview all week. This potential employee has submitted one of the best applications you and the staff have reviewed in some time. He has exceeded the required qualifications, has the appropriate work experience and has provided an exceptional personal statement. There is no doubt that this person is full of energy and will present themselves in the best possible way. As your colleagues join you for the interview, everyone seems to be unsettled by the person everyone had high hopes for. Unfortunately, the gentleman is very shy and has a very bland personality. There is no obvious confidence or dynamism in his words or actions. This once-anticipated interview prevented you from being offered a job. Although he was extremely intelligent, many predict that he was extremely disconnected from the outside world. If someone hadn't encountered it yet and simply based Einstein on criteria on paper, that person would most likely be disappointed. Although he was intelligent in many areas of life, his emotional intelligence was not up to par. It's almost as if his intelligence dominates his interaction skills. Although IQ may bring some success, EQ will bring success as well as happiness and these must go hand in hand for someone to be totally successful in life. Emotional intelligence is important for effective communication No matter the circumstances, communication is key to any situation. Without the ability to communicate, no relationship can be established, whether professional or personal. Emotional intelligence will impact the daily challenges of a person's life. Self-awareness is enhanced when a person has a higher EQ. These people are more likely to know themselves and have high self-esteem. This is because they understand and are able to control their thoughts and actions. EQ can help with self-management. One must be able to control one's emotions, achieve one's goals, and possess certain leadership skills that can be used in various environments (Segal, 2015.) When referring to success in life, emotional intelligence will be one of the biggest contributors. There's no way around human interaction. Most successful careers require some sort of exchange of emotions. How a person shows up at a grocery store will often determine the treatment they receive. IQ alone cannot ensure the success of this grocery trip because it will not create an enjoyable experience for both subjects. Lower EQ may be the cause of aggression and conflict within a relationship (Mayer, 2008.) This could be a step in predicting the causes of anger management and mental behaviors..