At TCG, we leverage the MHS EQ-i 2.0 assessment as a strategic, data-driven resource to enhance executive performance, leadership effectiveness, and organizational success. Emotional intelligence is one of the most critical factors in executive decision-making, team leadership, and long-term business impact, and EQ-i 2.0 provides the quantifiable insights to measure it.
Technical competence and industry experience get leaders hired. Emotional intelligence determines whether they succeed. Research consistently shows that EQ is a stronger predictor of leadership performance than IQ or technical skill alone, yet most hiring processes fail to measure it in any meaningful way. EQ-i 2.0 changes that by evaluating five core emotional intelligence composites: Self-Perception, Self-Expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making, and Stress Management, along with 15 detailed subscales. This provides a comprehensive, quantifiable view of how a leader communicates, manages pressure, builds relationships, and navigates complex decisions. Through customized analysis and certified coaching, we translate raw assessment data into actionable intelligence that strengthens your leadership pipeline. Whether you are evaluating a finalist candidate for a critical role or developing the emotional resilience of your existing executive team, EQ-i 2.0 equips your organization with the insights needed to harness emotional intelligence as a genuine competitive advantage.
We define assessment goals aligned with your hiring, development, or succession priorities.
The EQ-i 2.0 is completed online in a structured, confidential environment in under 30 minutes.
Results are analyzed across all five composites and 15 subscales for complete insight.
Detailed reports translate raw scores into actionable intelligence tailored to your context.
A certified practitioner walks through findings, implications, and targeted development strategies.
EQ-i 2.0 insights are incorporated into your broader talent management and leadership framework.
Organizations that prioritize emotional intelligence in their leadership hiring and development consistently outperform those that do not. Leaders with high EQ build stronger teams, navigate uncertainty with greater composure, and make better decisions under pressure. They retain top talent, resolve conflict effectively, and create cultures where people perform at their best. EQ-i 2.0 is most effective as a final-stage assessment for executive and leadership candidates, adding a data-driven emotional intelligence dimension that complements interviews, reference checks, and behavioral assessments. It is also a powerful tool for executive coaching, team building, and succession planning. EQ-i 2.0 is included standard with TCG’s Retained and Engaged Search Services and is available as a standalone service for organizations seeking deeper insight into their current or prospective leadership talent.
It measures emotional intelligence across five composites and 15 subscales covering self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal skills, decision making, and stress management.
It is most effective as a final-stage assessment for executive and leadership candidates to complement interviews and other evaluations.
Yes, it is included standard with our Retained and Engaged Search Services and is also available as a standalone service.