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How developing emotional intelligence will lead to long-term success for lawyers
Modern Lawyer
Vol. 7 - Iss. 4 pp. 10–15
Jan 2024
In this article, Nais Mouret explores how developing emotional intelligence contributes to success in a lawyer's career. She touches upon tools and methods to improve two main emotional intelligence components - empathy and interpersonal relationships - and argues that by working with emotions as opposed to repressing them, lawyers will improve the way they interact with one another, manage conflict situations, and become competent leaders. The article explores the extent to which emotional self-awareness contributes to define purpose and build resilience when facing setbacks.