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“Executive Intelligence is about the specific skills one must have in order to succeed in senior leadership positions, i.e. the ability to evaluate underlying assumptions, recognize the likely emotional reactions of individuals, or sense a misstep and make appropriate adjustments.”

Quote by Justin Menkes

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Justin Menkes is a renowned author whose works span across various fields, including history, philosophy, and psychology. His exact birth and death dates are unknown. more

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