The Low Emotional Intelligence Score of CEOs and More: The Most Effective Bosses Have High EQ Many people have low emotional intelligence. They might not be aware of it, but low emotional intelligence is a serious issue in the workplace. People with low emotional intelligence are less likely to get promoted and they receive lower performance ratings from their supervisors because they lack interpersonal skills. They often have difficulty in interpersonal relationships, and they may find it hard to get along with others at work or school. In this blog post, we will discuss how low emotional intelligence affects your career and what you can do about it!