How many times have you heard about people going home to cry after a tough day at work? Perhaps you've seen your parents carry home the stress of work life because they couldn't release it in the business world.
We all know that feelings are signs of weakness that have no place in the business world, right?
Today I speak to serial entrepreneur, investor, and author Gary Vaynerchuk about the often undervalued and misunderstood importance of emotional intelligence. After publishing five New York Times bestselling books, scaling his media company to enviable heights, and even pulling in a cool million over at Christies auction, he has a unique understanding of the business world.
In this episode, Gary shares how he's busy taking the "teeth" out of business with "kind candor." He explains that you don't have to choose between being nice, supportive, and empathetic to others and chasing your dreams with intense ambition.
Gary's new book, Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success, is available right now. Pick up a copy to see how the 12.5 ingredients of emotional intelligence can transform your career and perhaps your personal life as well.
A few more highlights from our conversation:
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Emotional intelligence and authenticity are more important in business than most realize.
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You don't have to choose between candor and empathy or ambition and patience.
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If you leave your feelings out of business, you're missing out on the biggest tool for success.
Enjoy!
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