The Punch Lab — Insights
Evidence-based perspectives on emotional intelligence, leadership, and the future of work — grounded in research, rooted in science, for enterprise leaders.
Empathy in the EQ-i 2.0 is defined as recognising, understanding, and appreciating how others feel — not feeling what they feel. Here is how it works in leadership, why AI cannot replace it, and how to develop it.
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Self-Regard is the most foundational subscale of the EQ-i 2.0 emotional intelligence assessment. Here is what it is, what low and high Self-Regard look like in leaders, and how to develop it.
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Optimism isn't a personality trait — it's a measurable emotional intelligence skill grounded in the EQ-i 2.0 model. Here's how to train it in leaders and teams.
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As AI automates routine cognitive tasks, the uniquely human skills—empathy, self-awareness, and relationship management—have become the most valuable competencies in the modern workplace. But real transformation requires training the limbic brain, not just the neocortex.
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