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The Downsides of Being Very Emotionally Intelligent

Harvard Business Review

Indeed, Gemma is extremely trustworthy and ethical. Taken too far, however, it can slide from influencing others to engaging in tactics of manipulation. As with charisma, we tend to regard EQ as a positive trait, but it can be used to achieve unethical goals as well as ethical ones. Who wouldn’t want to hire Gemma?

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Definition of Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount are all the ethical code anybody needs.&# - Harry S. Truman Please comment below sharing your thoughts and insights on what you believe defines great leadership.