Lesson 1 - What is Emotional Intelligence and Why Does It Matter by RJ Starr published on 2025-06-03T14:42:54Z Lesson 1 – What Is Emotional Intelligence and Why Does It Matter? This first lesson introduces the foundation of emotional intelligence—what it truly means, how it’s often misunderstood, and why it matters in your everyday life. We explore the difference between emotional reactivity and emotional maturity, and how cultivating this skill transforms the way you relate to yourself and others. This is part of The Emotional Intelligence Series, a free 10-part audio course created by Professor RJ Starr. Each lesson includes a 5–7 minute teaching and full transcript at profrjstarr.com. Tags: emotional intelligence, self-awareness, emotional maturity, emotional regulation, psychology course, RJ Starr Genre Speech