Ultimately, emotional intelligence can be summed up by a story included in this article by Joe Jotkowitz about a newly started company and how it handled the unimaginable growth and its employees. The new company realized that the general positive mood of employees was at the heart of all corporate issues. “The company leadership's EI was that if staff were happy, people would put in extra hours, go the extra mile, put up with ambiguity, and stay with the company under strained conditions. (Simmons 6)” I can personally attest that being in an environment with an emotionally intelligent manager and colleagues creates the perfect environment for success and productivity, while being in an environment that lacks emotional intelligence can cause a lot of stress and disappointment. From Kathy Simmons' article and my personal experience, emotional intelligence is a key factor for a successful company, productive employees, and pleasant, honest work