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Without Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness Doesn’t Work

Harvard Business

Take, for example, Sean, a senior leader at a Fortune 100 corporation. These, it turns out, are what one of us (Dan) has described as core emotional intelligence competencies. This connection with emotional intelligence was underscored in the interviews Matt conducted with the study participants themselves.

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The Role of Consultants in an AI-Driven World

Tom Spencer

AI may be able to analyse data and make predictions, but it will always lack the ability to understand the nuances of human behaviour which require emotional intelligence, creativity, and an understanding of ethical decision making. One of the key areas in which we excel is emotional intelligence.

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How to be Politically Savvy

CaseInterview.com

The first case just feels worse. It’s politics in either case. However, in many cases, people are not always candid and open about their goals — especially if the goal isn’t socially acceptable to others in the organization. For example, if your boss’s goal is to replace her boss — she might not be willing to tell you.

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How to Win Any Argument

CaseInterview.com

The skills needed to do this are precisely the skills that case interviews test. Here’s an example. You could honk your horn to let the other driver know you’re in the lane in case he or she wasn’t aware. Your intellectual intelligence (IQ) tells you if your thinking is right or wrong.

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The Importance of a First Impression

Tom Spencer

For example, I often talk about my music background and many people remember that about me. The best-case scenario is to receive an invitation for an interview. One of my close friends developed a strong connection through an initial coffee chat and ended up getting referred to the interview pipeline.

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Risk vs. Fear

CaseInterview.com

For example, most people fear sharks a lot more than mosquitoes. In this case, people’s fear of sharks vs. mosquitoes is widely different than the statistical risk of death. That said, we are all human beings and fear is a natural emotion. However, I know that my reaction is purely an emotional one.

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What Interviewers Look For

CaseInterview.com

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.