120: How to Navigate Workplace Politics with AI and EI (Emotional Intelligence)

My turning point internship story that taught me doing great work isn’t enough—you also need to understand workplace culture, politics, and unspoken power dynamics . How to deal with workplace politics without being dirty How emotional intelligence (EI) drives leadership success research shows it outperforms technical skills and IQ. The four trauma responses (fight, flight, fawn, freeze) at work and practical scripts to stay calm in high-stakes conversations. How to integrate AI tools with EI for preparing succinct emails, role-playing conversations, and influencing decision-makers authentically. Resources Mentioned: Episode 99: How to Develop Executive Presence & Own the Room You’re In (My Talk from NextUp Summit). You can listen on Apple or Spotify Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 320+ client reviews on Google Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

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120: How to Navigate Workplace Politics with AI and EI (Emotional Intelligence) is an episode from Color Your Dreams by Elaine Lou Cartas.

This episode is 25:36 long.

This episode was published on Sep 4, 2025.

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