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The Fall of the Alphas

First Friday Book Synopsis

Martin’s Press (2013) This is another “time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” The Fall of the Alphas: The New Beta Way to Connect, Collaborate, Influence—and Lead Dana Ardi St.

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All of Our Decisions Are Emotional

Coaching Tip

Becoming aware of our personal reactive tendencies is crucial if we want to make sense of our toxic behaviors, understand why we have permitted these gremlins to continue, and develop a plan for taming them. But in practice, Brackett says, many children never develop those crucial skills. Daniel Goleman, Annie McKee, Richard E.

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Why Young Bankers, Lawyers, and Consultants Need Emotional Intelligence

Harvard Business Review

Developing EQ is just as pertinent for the recent graduate who is starting out, as it is for the seasoned veteran. According to a 2013 study by American Express , EQ is one of the biggest predictors of performance in the workplace and a strong driver of leadership and personal excellence. Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders.