The Hindu Career Counselling: ‘EQ is more important than IQ’
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Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardio Vascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru
“In these days of hype over Artificial Intelligence, more than the IQ (Intelligence Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient) is important; that needs to be developed because self-esteem is the key. With positive attitude even problems become solutions,” said Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardio Vascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru.
Delivering a talk on ‘Medicine as a noble profession’ during the 19th (web) edition of The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling 2021 on September 18, Dr. Manjunath emphasised on the importance of walking with confidence rather than running with confusion.
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