EQ-nomics: Understanding the relationship between individual differences in Trait Emotional Intelligence and entrepreneurship

► Examined whether EI predicts entrepreneurship. ► Whether any effects are independent of Core Self-Evaluations, demographic variables, and entrepreneurial personality. ► Results show that trait EI predicts entrepreneurial outcomes beyond all other variables examined. ► Core Self-Evaluations and META also found to be significant predictors of entrepreneurship. ► The study has implications for entrepreneurship research, selection and vocational guidance.