Everyone is born with certain EI and that grows with the way one grows up and learns life skills over the time. But broadly the skills can be put under 5 baskets.
Self awareness: Know your strengths, weaknesses, drives, values & impact on others
Self regulation: Controlling or guiding disruptive impulses and moods
Motivation: Relishing achievement for its own sake
Empathy: Understanding other people’s emotional makeup
Social skills: Building rapport with others to move them in desired directions
