This is the ability to recognize and understand your moods and emotions and how they affect others.

Self-regulation

This involves being able to control your impulses and moods and to think before acting.

Internal (or intrinsic) motivation

As the opposite of external motivation, this means being driven to pursue goals for personal reasons, rather than for some kind of reward.

Empathy

Essential for building and leading teams, empathy is the ability to recognize and understand others’ motivations and to put yourself in their shoes.

Social skills

This is the ability to manage relationships, build networks, and connect with people.

Emotional intelligence is powerful. Like Yoda, leaders who can develop these skills can find great success and chart the future.