It's not rocket science, and it doesn't have to elude you anymore. As much as 96% of our success in life and at work depends on emotional Intelligence--also known as horse sense, street smarts or good gut--and it can be learned and mastered.

Emotional Intelligence is ability to understand, manage, and take action based on information carried by our emotions. The intelligence comes as we evolve through four components: self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal connection, and personal leadership. Whether you are leading a corporation, or leading a life, soft skills like communication, empathy, stress management and optimism result in more revenue generation and job promotions, more productive and fulfilling relationships--personally and professionally and more comfort with uncertainty of change.

Change is easy...Transitions are hard. Think of how many times you've tried to make a change and how many times you've been successful...So often, resistance turns us back to our old ways. This time, even though it might be a bit uncomfortable or unfamiliar, welcome resistance as feedback, telling you that you're changing status quo--Here are three steps to successful change:

STEP ONE -- Starting something new is not first step. It's third. Before we can begin something, we must lose something--that is, we need to first stop and let go of what no longer works. This may be most difficult part of change process because it is uncomfortable to feel loss of something familiar. Self-management and facing regret is probably most critical step in making change work. Ask yourself, "What is it you're holding on to that won't allow you to move forward?"