Harvard Business

MAY 23, 2025

It’s possible to fake emotional intelligence. Similar to knockoffs of luxury watches or handbags, there are emotions and actions that look like the real thing but really aren’t. Given that most people aren’t sociopaths, in my experience, the more common misuses of emotional intelligence are subconscious.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 25, 2026

Algorithms are getting better at analyzing how tone, facial expression, and dozens of other verbal and non-verbal cues influence communication.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 16, 2025

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 16, 2025

As the concept of emotional intelligence has gone global, we’ve watched professionals founder as they try to improve their emotional intelligence (or EI) because they either don’t know where to focus their efforts or they haven’t understood how to improve these skills on a practical level.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 17, 2025

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2025

A roundtable conversation on the management of feelings in the workplace.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 11, 2025

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Effective Managers

DECEMBER 9, 2025

On the other hand, emotional intelligence can be a powerful asset. Managers who are adept at managing their emotions and understanding the emotions of others tend to make more balanced, well-rounded decisions.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Research on how to cultivate both.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 11, 2025

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 22, 2025

It’s not just about being nice.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 18, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2025

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 19, 2025

High achievers need mentors who encourage them to embrace continuous learning and improvement with a growth mindset, develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions and those of others through emotional intelligence, and embrace a more intentional approach to broadening and strengthening their network.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 18, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 6, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 6, 2025

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Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 16, 2025

Leadership is not solely about expertise in a particular field but about inspiring and influencing others, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. Neglecting the development of these softer attributes can lead to leaders who need more interpersonal skills to build strong, collaborative teams.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 6, 2025

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 18, 2025

Unlike hard skills, soft skills such as active listening, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking can’t be mastered through static content alone. Emotional Intelligence Being able to read a room, even a virtual one, matters. Here is where soft skills training becomes important.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2025

We may not know what tomorrow’s jobs will look like, but we can safely assume that when people are more curious, emotionally intelligent, resilient, driven, and intelligent, they will generally be better equipped to learn what is needed to perform those jobs, and provide whatever human value technology cannot replace.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2025

Despite your technical skills being strong, hiring managers are often also judging your interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Hiring managers see rude language or behavior as a red flag in potential hires. Lastly, being unprepared can harm you in more ways than simply not knowing about the company’s background.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 26, 2025

Building on a foundation of psychological safety, clear communications, effective feedback, and heightened emotional intelligence, you’ll be able to nip problems in the bud. This article covers how to encourage and build a culture where team members know how and when to escalate an issue — before it spirals out of control.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 14, 2025

Develop Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others. Forming Alliances: Identify key influencers and decision-makers. High EI helps you: Read the Room: Accurately gauge the mood and dynamics in meetings and interactions.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 9, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 12, 2025

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JUNE 12, 2025

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

Skills like effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience are often the deciding factor in whether someone thrives or stalls in their career. Harvard Business School reports that 71% of employers value emotional intelligence over technical expertise when hiring.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 6, 2026

It’s an easy way to build emotional intelligence.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 20, 2026

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence conducted a survey to find out.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 10, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 16, 2025

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Harvard Business

JUNE 9, 2025

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2025

Soft skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and adaptability will become even more valuable as technology automates routine work. Automation will take on increasingly complex tasks, and employees will need to develop new skills to remain competitive.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 29, 2026

Organizations must now equip their leaders with essential skills such as agility, emotional intelligence, and a forward-thinking mindset to effectively navigate and succeed in an unpredictable future. Digital fluency is no longer optional; it is a fundamental skill for effective leadership.

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