Daniel Goleman, the “father” of emotional intelligence, said: “IQ and technical skills are important, but emotional intelligence or EQ is essential to good leadership.” However, we cannot underestimate the importance of other intelligences, like Social Intelligence and Adversity Intelligence, in pursuing personal growth and success. On Friday, 23 May 2025, Dr Hekkie van der Westhuizen presented a webinar where he explored the important role of these 4 essential types of intelligence in our lives and how we can use them to our benefit and the benefit of others.
The Important Role of 4 Essential Types of Intelligence
