There’s a quiet irony in the rise of artificial intelligence: the more tasks machines can do, the more valuable our human skills become—especially emotional intelligence (EI). According to Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, as AI handles more routine functions, the qualities that will shape your career success aren't technical degrees, but human ones—like communication, empathy, and curiosity. I’d go further. Add to that list: adaptability, focus, goal clarity, emotional resilience, and the ability to navigate difficult feelings without being derailed. And perhaps most crucially—interpersonal skills. The ability to build strong, trusted relationships is the foundation of social capital: your network of support when it matters most. If you’re serious about career growth, here’s a smart strategy: invest in your social capital. Build genuine connections with leaders, colleagues, and team members who value your presence—and who will show up for you when the stakes are high. In a world shaped by machines, it’s our emotional intelligence that keeps us irreplaceably human.

Every meaningful change starts with one skill: self-awareness. This short clip explores self-awareness, the first quadrant of the Emotional Intelligence framework—and why nothing truly changes without it.

Most relationship breakdowns don’t happen because of bad intentions — they happen because emotions go unregulated and needs go unnamed. This short clip explores why setting relationship goals means learning to regulate emotions and clearly name needs.

Most people plan what they want to achieve next year. Very few plan how they want to relate. This short clip explains why relationship skills belong on your 2026 goal list — and how emotional intelligence makes the difference.

Most conflicts escalate not because people disagree — but because they don’t feel understood. This short clip shows how empathy transforms conflict into conversation — and why it’s one of the most powerful relationship skills you can develop.