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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence as AI’s Counterweight

As AI takes over analysis, leadership becomes less about data and more about people. This article explores why emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill in the AI era β€” it’s the counterweight that makes judgment, trust, and leadership possible.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 20, 2026

Leadership Burnout in the AI Era

71% of leaders report heightened stress from AI transformation. Here's what's really happeningβ€”and what to do about it.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 17, 2026

The Mid-Career Pivot: From Expert to Leader Without Losing Yourself

The hardest career transition isn't changing roles β€” it's changing identity. This piece reflects on the shift from technical expert to people leader: what it costs, what it creates, and how to grow into responsibility without abandoning what made you effective in the first place.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 2, 2026

Why Coaching Tools Rarely Change Leaders

Coaching tools promise insight, clarity, and progress. Most of the time, they deliver structure β€” but little change. This post explores why tools so often fail, and what actually makes them matter.

by Maximilian Groh, Nov 11, 2025

The Part of Leadership No One Wants to Practice

Emotional intelligence is widely praised and rarely lived. This post is about what emotional intelligence actually demands from leaders β€” and why it is much harder than it sounds.

by Maximilian Groh, Oct 22, 2025