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Pascal BORNET ... But it will. They are driven by a single goal while the mass majority remains divided by countless, petty concerns they do not matter in the grand scheme. The time for talking has long since passed. The only conversation worth having now is one for a plan of action that unifies the masses against the minority, standing between humanity and natural resources to create the illusional of power through their ownership, protected by laws that we obey and they do not.

High EQ in leadership is less about staying calm all the time and more about creating spaces where people feel safe to speak, disagree, and grow. That tends to be the difference between authority and real influence.

Helen Shaw If students don't provide in-text page numbers, I ask them to resubmit.

Marc J. Thompson happy to share more references with you! This is a collaborative and collective project, after all.

Superpower like no other. I think managing reactions in the moment because sometimes depending on it, it can be a pretty big situation.

Emotional intelligence is no longer optional for leadership. But the real shift happens when leaders elevate into behavioural intelligence -where self-awareness turns into intentional behaviours that consistently build trust, engagement, collaboration, and influence.

Efrain Mesa Alvarez Strong leaders create environments where honest conversations feel safe and productive. Thanks for sharing.

Pascal BORNET The most important AI decisions today are about governance, ownership, and distribution of value. Technology scales quickly, but institutional accountability evolves far more slowly.

Andre Ankri Very true. Calmness under pressure says a lot about a person.

Thank you for taking your time to read it and providing a nuanced opinion. I have not read it and don't plan to for the next few days as I don't have time. But I will sit with your reflection and refrain from making my own until I read it myself

Christopher Rainey Great point. Why do you think that mindset is difficult for some people at work?

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Chris Dreyer Feedback, conflict, and stress are often the clearest tests of emotional intelligence. Thanks for sharing.

Judd Borakove Avoiding difficult conversations usually creates more problems than calm, honest communication. Thanks for sharing.

Titilola Madedor Appreciate that. Leadership always comes back to understanding and managing people well.

I love this! It’s bite sized actions that anyone can (and should) do!

The surface observation around "high EQ" isn't the primary driver; it's a symptom. The forensic layer underneath this is a structural mechanism problem named Brand Contradiction, where the internal operating model fails to reflect the external promise. I’ve seen this pattern cost companies 15-20% of their annual recurring revenue due to talent churn and eroded client trust. When I audit talent-dense organizations, leadership often focuses on individual "EQ" as a personality trait, overlooking the systemic failure within communication architecture or decision governance. This creates an environment where perceived EQ suffers precisely because the operational systems don't enable it, leading to a Growth Ceiling as talent maxes out against internal friction instead of delivering value. Your business is leaking. You just can't see it from the inside.

Gözde Imamoglu EQ becomes real when pressure, conflict, and uncertainty start affecting how people respond. Thanks for sharing.

Matthew P. The ability to stay steady during difficult conversations is often what separates trusted leaders from draining ones. Thanks for sharing.

The Pope compared the unchecked AI race to a modern “Tower of Babel,” warning that technology without morality risks creating an anti-human future disconnected from conscience, truth, and responsibility. Importantly, the Vatican stated this is not opposition to technology itself. The document acknowledges AI’s enormous potential in medicine, science, and education, but argues humanity must guide technology — not become subordinate to it. “The future cannot belong to machines alone. Humanity must remain at the center.” Source:Reuters — May 25, 2026“Quotes from Pope Leo’s document warning of world AI risks”