85. Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important?

So Sorry, I've forgotten the actual question. I'm Angela Duckworth. I'm Steven Dubner. And you're listening to No Stupid Questions.

Today on the show. How important is emotional intelligence, really? You're having a performance review and the person that you're giving the feedback to breaks out in tears and starts crying uncontrollably. What do you do next? Slap them harsh across the face. Angela, do you care about Politics at all?

Not at all. Okay, good. That's two of us. I have a question that's kind of about politics, but I think it plays into your strengths. beautifully. And the question is as follows. We have a new mayor in New York City, his name is Eric Adams. And he has said that as he assembles his administration, the number one criterion he's relying on to make appointments is

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