Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to High-Impact Leadership

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Strategic planning, deliberation and technical know-how are no longer sufficient for leadership in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their capacity to establish an emotional connection with their colleagues, build trust and face adversity with empathy. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is useful in this situation.

A leader with emotional intelligence can strike a balance between seeing the big picture and being in the moment, which in turn fosters an atmosphere where ideas can flourish, people feel appreciated and businesses can succeed in the long run. Leaders who are able to tap into

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