Is EQ importance EQual?

Have we stretched the idea of intelligence too far when we apply it to our emotions? I have never thought of it this way but our keys to true success is our EQ. You can be extremely smart and successful but I believe that you will never reach your full potential if you do not have a high EQ. Having a high EQ consists of being able to percieve, understand, manage, and use emotions effectively. To me this translates to being able to know how others are feeling and interact in an appropriate manner in a social setting. It's true that there are many highly intelligent people in the world who lack basic social skills and they are very successful in their profession but are they successful in their personal lives and relationships with others. If someone doesn't have a high EQ, they may not value personal relationships an important or necessary aspect of life. However to me, a person can't have a truly fulfilling life without personal success in their career as well as in their personal life. I believe it is wise to value emotional intelligence highly because it leads to personal connections and feeling included in society.