Leaders with higher levels of emotional self-awareness, empathy, adaptability and other competencies that comprise emotional intelligence may be better prepared for the many disruptions of the past year and in the year to come. But experts say many of these so-called soft leadership skills can be learned over time. In this “Essentials” list, read five of the most-read articles about emotional intelligence, each written by Daniel Goleman, Korn Ferry contributor and author of the best-selling book “Emotional Intelligence.”