Intelligence

“I’d advise you to test cognitive ability before hiring, rather than emotional intelligence. EI has been the most overrated concept of the last two decades.”

“I’d want to assess just one skill.”

“What’s that?” barked the boss.

“To know if a highly charged situation needs a breakwater or a dam. The rest can be managed with traditional intelligence.”

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