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Absolutely agree! Technical skills and experience are important, but how you treat people defines your true value in any role. Respect, empathy, and collaboration are what build trust and drive success, especially in client-facing or team environments. Experience means more when it's paired with emotional intelligence.
Very true
100% Agree
Absolutely! As a coach for many years, I could see the damage managers did to their people not just By their poor management skills but by their disrespect and lack of empathy.
Absolutely. EQ is what separates leaders who are effective from those who are inspiring. The ability to read a room, understand what drives people, and adapt your style builds trust and drives performance. Experience gives you the tools, emotional intelligence shows you when and how to use them.
Yet, they still manage to live out their careers without a scratch. So, this advice doesn’t apply to everyone.
Technical skills might open doors, but it’s how you treat people that keeps them open. Respect and kindness are the real currencies of lasting professional success.
Kindness is so key!
Definitely true 👍🏽.
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2wI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - kindness and empathy are overlooked leadership values - but ones that should drive every interaction!