What does emotional intelligence mean for teams?

New CEOs have a small window for impact | What does emotional intelligence mean for teams? | Read more from Weaving Influence authors on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 20, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [New CEOs have a small window for impact]( New CEOs need to assess the financial position of their company, get internal feedback, collaborate on new goals and maximize the skills of top talent. "A new CEO has a short window of time to figure out who's good, who's not, who's causing problems, and who's creating value," says Cynthia Romano of CohnReznick. 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