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Improving emotional intelligence helps leaders build stronger relationships, manage stress, and create more productive and positive work environments—boosting both individual and team success.

Summary

  1. Emotional intelligence is valued above IQ in leadership.
  2. Identify stressors and understand their root causes.
  3. Optimism fosters psychological health and work performance.
  4. Balance empathy with assertiveness in conflict management.
  5. Emotionally intelligent people focus on what they can control.

     

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