4 Myths about Emotional Intelligence
This recent article caught my attention: 4 myths about emotional intelligence, according to a psychologist. It is worth reading (5 minutes) and after you have read it you might find this critique provides some added value. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS NOT REALLY AN INTELLIGENCE I totally agree with the above premise. I do not agree with several of Art Markman’s subsequent comments under this heading. I do agree there is a general intelligence known usually as “g’ that can be m.....
Read MoreThe #emotionalintelligence of Pfeffer on Power
One of my most treasured possessions is a copy of Managing with Power: Politics and Influence in Organizations. It was published in 1992 and I had Professor Pfeffer sign it when he visited Sydney some 20 years ago. Pfeffer is widely recognised as the world’s leading expert on Power. Recently Tony Surtees, a former employee who I convinced to attend Stanford, published a very interesting link to a discussion between: Professor Jeff Pfeffer and Dean Jon Levin of the Stanford Business .....
Read MoreThe Power of Emotional Intelligence in Finding the Right Occupation
Introduction: Choosing a career path that aligns with our personalities can significantly impact our happiness and engagement in the workplace. Recent research* at UNSW suggests that certain jobs attract individuals with predictable personalities, and when there is harmony between one's temperament and occupation, it leads to greater satisfaction. In this blog, we will explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and occupation using the 7MTF model of temperament and the recent.....
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence and being overconfident
This blog was prompted by this article in BBC.com: The dangers of being over-confident Overconfidence is a cognitive bias that leads people to overestimate their abilities, knowledge, or chances of success. A famous example is driving ability where 93% of drivers in a one study believed they were above average. According to Rory Sutherland in the Spectator (3/6/23) it is standard practice in Speed Awareness Courses to begin by asking participants to rate their driving ability on a s.....
Read MoreChris Golis - Author
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