Do you think your co-workers have high or low emotional intelligence? What can we learn about EQ from someone that grew up in a communal home? Theran Knighton-Fitt grew up in a home filled with love, support and more people than the average preschool class. Theran's formative years clearly impacted how he leads his life and the work he does at Mygrow, an online employee wellness platform that drives personal growth. In this episode of Something Shifted, Theran explains that emotional intelligence is a set of skills that helps manage oneself and interactions with others effectively. EQ involves self-management, relationships with others, decision-making, and stress handling. Core beliefs, values and personal narratives can play a significant role in the development of emotional intelligence. Theran also shares his view on engaging with AI. Quotes from Theran Knighton-Fitt: "It was a complex and complicated childhood that has formed me in so many different ways." "Emotional intelligence is so much broader than the average understanding." "So much of the work we do at Mygrow is restorative, it is rehabilitation work to try and undermine some of the self-beliefs and narratives that we have of ourselves." https://mygrow.me 00:00 Intro 00:43 - Growing Up in a Communal Home. 02:12 - Influence of Childhood on Emotional Intelligence. 05:06 - Understanding Emotional Intelligence. 09:43 - Core Beliefs and Emotional Intelligence. 13:25 - Neuroscience and Emotional Response. 16:25 - The Importance of Belief and Support. 20:16 - Restorative Work. 21:39 - Engaging with AI. 24:19 - Emotional Sensitivity. 26:42 - Recording Songs for Children.