People with higher emotional intelligence (EQ) tend to be happier, according to happiness expert Travis Bradberry. And studies have shown that happy people are more energized and productive. Being good with others and laughing at oneself, it turns out, pays off for both organizations and people. The good news is that developing our emotional intelligence and creating happiness for ourselves is truly up to us. Investigating the habits of people whose EQ ranks high, Bradberry has been able to unearth 16 seemingly obvious, yet oh-so-precious pearls of wisdom. Read, and enjoy your path to happiness and health, at work and everywhere.