Introduction

In this module, we introduce the concept of emotions and emotional intelligence. We discuss why it is important to be emotionally intelligent. We attempt to rebuff some common misconceptions surrounding our emotions and provide a conceptual background for the following modules.

By the end of this module, you will be:

• motivated and activated to learn how to develop your emotional intelligence
• able to understand the basics of emotions and emotional intelligence and why it is important to develop it.

The video briefly introduces the concept of Emotional Intelligence, why it matters, and what the course is all about.

The purpose of this video is to generate interest in the topic and this course and to motivate the learners to learn more about Emotional Intelligence. It also includes an introduction of the instructor.