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In the new workplace, with its emphasis on flexibility, teams and a strong customer orientation, this crucial set of emotional competencies is becoming increasingly essential for excellence in every job in every part of the world.
Daniel Goleman
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Daniel Goleman
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: March 7
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