A conversation, after all ... It’s a journey that starts with self-awareness, involves self-acceptance, and leads to self-love. It’s not an overnight transformation but a gradual process.

Self-awareness is the ability to understand your own thoughts, behaviors, and actions. You can cultivate it by practicing mindfulness meditation and asking for feedback from your circle.

In those conversations, the 39-year-old executive ... emotional intelligence is built on intangible qualities like empathy ...