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120: How to Navigate Workplace Politics with AI and EI (Emotional Intelligence)
My turning point internship story that taught me doing great work isn’t enough—you also need to understand workplace culture, politics, and unspoken power dynamics.
How to deal with workplace politics without being dirty
How emotional intelligence (EI) drives leadership success research shows it outperforms technical skills and IQ.
The four trauma responses (fight, flight, fawn, freeze) at work and practical scripts to stay calm in high-stakes conversations.
How to integrate AI tools with EI for preparing succinct emails, role-playing conversations, and influencing decision-makers…
The skinny
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