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June 19, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, Kurt discusses the concept of elicitation, also known as the art of subtly extracting information without the other person realizing it. This technique is valuable in fields such as sales, negotiation, and leadership, as it helps gather crucial information to address people's needs effectively.

 Why Emotional Intelligence Is Important in Leadership – Daniel Goleman

Key topics include the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ), which involves understanding and managing both your own and others' emotions, and various elicitation techniques like open-ended questions, active listening, and creating a safe conversational environment. The episode also features listener mail, highlighting the greatest skills for salespeople, and provides insights from experts like Daniel Goleman on EQ's impact on success.

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