Five components of EQ
Emotional Intelligence is a critical component in the process of mentoring, and something that we consider crucial to the personal and professional development of our mentees.

Self-awareness: the ability to recognize and understand your moods, emotions, and drives, as well as their effects on others. Self-regulation: the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods and the propensity to suspend judgment to think before acting. Motivation: a passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status and the propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence. Empathy:  the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and the skill to treat people according to their emotional reactions. Social Skills:  proficiency in managing relationships and building networks and the ability to find common ground and build rapport.