Leaders are those who influence others and evokes the sense of purpose in others such that others willingly follow the mission of the leader. Influencing others is less of a science and more of an art. At the foundation of this art form is the skill called emotional intelligence. Emotional Quotient (EQ) is the measure of emotional intelligence and this is very different from IQ. While IQ helps the individual accomplish results on their own, EQ helps the individual accomplish results through others. Therefore, EQ becomes vital for leadership development. An authentic leader knows how to manage themselves and serve others to emerge as a servant leader. Emotional Intelligence is a Heart and Mind synthesis skill that enables quick decision making and effective judgment while not being judgmental. Join this conversation to get involved and sign-up for the 2-day conference at https://www.agacgfm.org/Chapters/GreaterChicago/Training-Events/Event-Calendar.aspx to continue the dialogue.