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Emotional Intelligence is the Real Issue: Reflections from 30 Years in Leadership
Conflict isn’t always about ego. A lack of emotional intelligence may be the deeper issue. Here's how EQ impacts leadership and mentorship.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Aug 63 min read


When Performance Becomes a Mask: Reclaiming Accountability in a Performative World
Looking good and being good aren't the same. Here's why accountability must override performance in how we define greatness.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 153 min read


The Illusion of Importance: Why Being "Good" Isn’t Always Good Enough
We often think we’re more important than we are—but real growth begins when we’re willing to measure ourselves beyond our ego.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 304 min read


The Expectation Paradox: Leading with Clarity in a World That Demands Perfection
Perfection is expected, yet rarely supported. Leaders must navigate unclear demands with patience, honesty, and professional boundaries.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 173 min read


The Awareness Crisis: Why Society Is Struggling to Think, Feel, and Be Present
Why are people less self-aware and emotionally connected today? A deep dive into the roots and risks of society’s awareness decline.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 134 min read


AI for Awareness: How Machine Learning and Immersive Tech Are Enhancing Emotional Intelligence and Human Development
AI isn’t just automating tasks—it’s helping humans become more self-aware. Here’s how it’s transforming emotional intelligence

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 123 min read


Biases: We All Have Them—But Can We Learn From Them?
Everyone has biases—but few recognize them. Learn how understanding yours can lead to better decisions, leadership, and growth.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
May 234 min read


What’s Your S.I.G.N.? – When Shame, Insult, Guilt, and the Need to Be Right Silence Connection
S.I.G.N. behaviors may be keeping you from true connection. Learn how shame, insults, guilt, and ego quietly lead to isolation.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
May 64 min read


Are People Really Listening? Understanding Acknowledgment in Conversations
Do people truly engage in conversations, or are they simply waiting for their turn to speak? If your statements often go unacknowledged, her

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Mar 13 min read


How Pedantic Conversations Undermine Leadership and Relationships
Pedantic conversations often derail communication, harm relationships, and hinder leadership. Learn how to recognize, avoid, and overcome th

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jan 104 min read


ESSAY - The Paradox of Expertise: Navigating Intellectual Overconfidence in Professional Discourse
Explores how intellectual overconfidence impacts professionals, emphasizing humility to balance expertise with openness to diverse views.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jan 24 min read
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