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Think about a leader you loved working for.

Now think about one you hated working for.

Think about the person in your life who always helps you feel better when you need help.

Think about your spouse or partner: Does s/he practice active listening?

Now, watch this:

Many people are moved into management without any training, as a way to reward performance.

If you have not spent time working on self-awareness in therapy, if you notice that even close friends don’t really confide in you their personal struggles, their career struggles, maybe you could learn to become more emotionally intelligent.

These books by Daniel Goleman will help.