Tag: emotional intelligence
The Hidden Cost of Pride in Executive Leadership
By Micaela Passeri
Why today’s high-performing professionals need to examine the blind spot that’s rarely discussed. In leadership, pride is often misunderstood. It is encouraged when it fuels ambition, rewarded when it...
When Anger Disrupts Leadership: What London’s Professional Women Are Missing and How to Realign...
By Micaela Passeri
In London’s fast-paced corporate world, women leaders are frequently navigating high-stakes environments that reward composure and strategic clarity. But walking the tightrope of professional conduct often means burying intense...
The Leadership Edge No One Talks About: Why Suppressing Anger Undermines Success
By Micaela Passeri
Across London’s corporate boardrooms, tech hubs, and executive suites, the narrative of successful leadership often centers on composure, positivity, and relentless focus. Yet beneath the veneer of calm, there’s...
When Desire Stops Serving You: Reclaim Fulfillment Beyond Achievement
By Micaela Passeri
Desire is what got you here. It’s what fueled your late nights, your bold decisions, your unwavering belief that there was more for you than the box the world...
Toxic People in Business: How to Recognize, Respond, and Rebuild
By Dr. Michele D’Amico
Every organization has talent. But not every organization has health. A high performer who erodes trust, dominates meetings, or sabotages colleagues might deliver results in the short term,...
Why Emotional Neutrality Is a Leadership Discipline for Women in Business
By Micaela Passeri
In today’s fast-paced, emotionally charged business landscape, leaders are often expected to respond quickly, think decisively, and express strong opinions. But the most influential women in business know that...
Strategic Courage: Why Willingness Is More Valuable Than Readiness in Leadership
By Micaela Passeri
In business, courage is often misunderstood. We tend to associate it with fearlessness—bold moves, confident decisions, rapid pivots. But courage, in its most impactful form, is rarely about boldness....
When Pride Becomes a Barrier to Leadership Growth
By Micaela Passeri
We’re told to take pride in our work, our teams, and our reputation. And rightly so.Healthy pride is an asset—it signals ownership, commitment, and personal standards. But in leadership,...
Emotional Agility in Leadership: Why Ignoring Anger Undermines Your Authority
In boardrooms and executive spaces, certain emotions are welcomed: confidence, vision, drive. Others, like anger, are seen as disruptive, unprofessional, or emotionally undisciplined.
But the truth is, anger is not the problem....
