Most leaders don’t fail at emotional intelligence because they lack knowledge.

They fail because they underestimate the complexity of context.

Because the higher you climb, the trickier EI becomes.

What was once your strength can turn into a blind spot.

We mistake leadership for authority over others.

But the real test is authority over ourselves.

Because if you can’t manage your own emotions, how can you expect to guide others through theirs?

Master yourself first, and watch your influence extend much further.

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Today’s workplace is relentless.

Change is fast. And teams look to their leaders not just for strategy, but also for stability.

The leaders who endure are the ones who can carry pressure without passing it down.

Because yes, vulnerability matters.

But without resilience, vulnerability could quickly turn into chaos.

That’s where emotional resilience comes in.

At a wedding I attended, I watched two children do something remarkable.

They said yes. To everything.

Every dish they were served, they tried. Every game, they joined in. Every moment, they embraced.

And it struck me.