Arguably, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is becoming more important than Cognitive Intelligence (thanks to computers and AI). What makes us uniquely ‘human’ is our ability to feel and what makes a great leader is the ability to understand and relate to those feelings, which are not always rational or predictable. But, while the ability to understand, use, and manage emotions and accurately read and relate to other people’s emotions in positive ways is valuable, the ability to “share” the feelings of others is invaluable. That’s why empathy is a superpower every leader should cultivate. Read More. Continue reading →

Word Count: 1,418Estimated Read Time: 5 ½ Min. Self-Awareness:  The Bedrock of All EI Skills In today’s AI-emerging business world, EI is sure to become more valuable than IQ.  This is because AI can’t replicate human emotions.  AI excels at … Continue reading →

Word Count: 1,351Estimated Read Time: 5 ½ Min. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, technical skills and a high IQ are no longer the sole guarantees of success.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly surpassing human capabilities in areas like data … Continue reading →

In the age-old debate of product excellence versus brand building for business success, there are solid arguments for each. Some say a fantastic product speaks for itself. Others believe a strong brand is the key to attracting and retaining customers. But there are successful companies like Nike and Zoom that mastered the art of both. Perhaps the real secret lies in timing. Is there a strategic moment to shift focus from product development to brand storytelling? In the power of the product-brand dance, it is important to look at how have companies like Zoom have pivoted from one to the other to achieve explosive growth!

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