Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is responsible for 58% of a leader's job performance, according to TalentSmart. It’s also shown that leaders with higher EQ tend to make better decisions and foster stronger teams.
In a LinkedIn study, 92% of hiring managers and talent professionals said soft skills are as important or more important than hard skills, with communication, teamwork, and adaptability being the top soft skills needed in leadership.
It cost $100K per new hire who leaves. - SHRM