New Research: India’s Emotional Intelligence Paradox

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This report by Stone Leadership Consulting examines India’s emotional intelligence through the lens
of its greatest strengths, areas of opportunity, and notable demographic trends.

Overall emotional intelligence in India has declined since 2016, mirroring a global trend.

The paradox of India’s emotional intelligence data is that it shows a remarkable ability to analyze data cognitively, but real challenges with utilizing emotional data in decision making.

The gender gap is India is even bigger than the global dataset, driven by women’s higher self-awareness scores.

The dominant Brain Style in India is Strategist, emphasizing the collective focus on rational data.

How is emotional intelligence working? The top Success Factor is Effectiveness; the lowest is Relationships.