Some things that emotional intelligence is:

• The ability to monitor and understand one’s own emotions and to act wisely in human relations.  It is emotional stability and steadfastness.
• A defining factor in a person’s ability to work well in teams, deal with problems and ambiguities, stick to tasks, be self-motivated and remain optimistic about work and life.  High EQ gives a person stability, perseverance, tenacity and mental toughness.
• EQ is often more important than IQ in attaining success in life.