Imagine you’re working on a project with a tight deadline. As the project manager, you have multiple roles to play. In a high-pressure situation, which aspect of emotional intelligence (EQ) would be most beneficial for maintaining team morale and ensuring collaboration among team members?

A. Understanding the technical intricacies of the project B. Focusing solely on the project timeline and tasks C. Demonstrating empathy and understanding toward team members’ concerns and emotions D. Assigning additional overtime to ensure tasks are completed