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4 Scientific Reasons Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill

4 Scientific Reasons Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill

by Larae Quy | Mar 19, 2023 | Mental toughness, personal leadership, Psychology, self-awareness

The FBI had identified Nicholas (not his real name) as a Russian intelligence officer in San Francisco. The Russian government tasked Nicholas to steal classified technology. My job was to either recruit him to work for the FBI or gather enough evidence to have him...
How A Strong Mind Can Quickly Separate The Doers From The Dreamers

How A Strong Mind Can Quickly Separate The Doers From The Dreamers

by Larae Quy | Aug 2, 2021 | Mental toughness, personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology

Everybody wants to be a success. Or a hero. Or famous…or something. Some of our dreams are juvenile while others propel us toward a life of value and meaning. When I was six, I wanted to be Daniel Boone. Biology, among other considerations, prevented me from being a...
Why Being Likable Can Be A Remarkable Life Skill

Why Being Likable Can Be A Remarkable Life Skill

by Larae Quy | Oct 2, 2018 | personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness

Not many people are excited to get a phone call from an FBI agent. They tend to be even less enthusiastic when told the agent needs to speak to them about a current investigation. Sometimes I focused on being likable; other times, I focused on how to get the job done...
Here Is What Happens When You Use Emotional Intelligence To Be Successful

Here Is What Happens When You Use Emotional Intelligence To Be Successful

by Larae Quy | Jul 23, 2018 | Mental toughness, personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness

Few could accuse FBI agents of being soft and fluffy, and yet emotional intelligence is at the heart of most successful FBI investigations.  The ability to recognize, control, and express emotions were often the single factor that led to my success as I recruited...
6 Proven Reasons Why Innovative Leaders Are Successful

6 Proven Reasons Why Innovative Leaders Are Successful

by Larae Quy | Jun 25, 2018 | personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness

I attended a private school until the 8th grade. The only students were my brother and myself because we lived on a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming. The nearest town was 90 minutes, one-way, on a dirt road. There were no other kids to play with, so I played with trucks...
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