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The EQ Edge: An Italian’s Take on Authentic Leadership and Connection
The robots have arrived. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace, automating tasks we once thought was irreplaceable. Even if you are not aware, many of the task you are performing from medical diagnostics to customer service, security surveillance, efficient irrigation, and buying and selling stock are already being performed by AI power system, and this is both exciting and a little bit unnerving.
If you’re feeling a bit uneasy about it all, you’re not alone. The rise of AI raises questions about job security, the nature of work, and our place in this rapidly evolving marketplace. However, I am a strong believer that withing these challenges lies an incredible opportunity for people centric professionals.
This is our time to shine as emotional leaders. As machines handle more tasks, analyze more data, we get to focus on what truly makes us human: our emotional intelligence (EQ). Think of EQ as your superpower, your secret tool to become a market leader in this new economy. To simplify the definition of EQ, think of it as the ability to understand, use, and manage your own and other people emotions in positive ways to achieve your goals, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and avoid or resolve conflict. It’s about building…
