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Working with People Who Aren’t Self-Aware

Harvard Business Review

In contrast to the unaware, certain difficult colleagues—like office jerks— know exactly what they’re doing , but aren’t willing to change. I once knew a chief operating officer with a reputation for humiliating his team whenever they disappointed him.

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True North Groups: A Conversation With Bill George

Harvard Business Review

They gave me the encouragement to go back to Medtronic, where I had turned down three times the opportunity to become president and chief operating officer. Over the past seven years, more than 1,500 MBAs and executives at Harvard Business School have participated in True North Groups through the 12-week course.

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Why do smart people do dumb things?

Coaching Tip

A growing body of evidence shows that the ability to be smarter with ones feelings is tied to improved leadership, effectiveness, relationships, decision-making health and well-being; all of which help higher emotional intelligence (EQ) leaders create greater economic and societal value. “EQ NexusEQ Conference. Related articles.

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