About Us

EI Skills Group was founded to bring the ability model of EI to you. We are focused on the original definition and model of EI first proposed by Peter Salovey and Jack Mayer in 1990. EI Skills Group applies the power of academic psychology to the work life of individuals, teams, managers and organizations.

The People of EI Skills Group

Susan Kornacki, M.S. Susan brings her experience as a senior HR manager and OD consultant to the EI Skills Group, providing EI assessment and development services to our clients. She has a strong background in strategic staffing, leadership assessment and development and training development. Susan is based in Massachusetts. susan@eiskills.com  

David Caruso, Ph.D.  He is a management psychologist, co-author of the MSCEIT and The Emotionally Intelligent Manager, and a Research Affiliate, Department of Psychology, Yale University. David is based in Connecticut. david@eiskills.com

Brian Bienn, Ph.D. He is the founder of LEAD Psychology and one of the country’s most experienced providers of Partnering - a team building process. Brian is based in Atlanta. brian@eiskills.com