Across my career, I’ve worked under many types of leaders—some deeply self-aware, and others still learning what that means. A few avoided hard conversations. Some took feedback personally. Others led from pride instead of empathy. And if you’ve ever experienced that, you know how it feels. It can shake your confidence and make you question your voice. But over time, I’ve learned that when emotional intelligence is missing at the top, it becomes even more essential to strengt
