We’ve all been in that meeting.
The one where someone takes the mic… and refuses to let it go.
You’ve got your own great ideas bubbling away — but good luck squeezing a word in.
The client’s trying to explain what they actually want — but nope, they get steamrolled too.
An hour later, everyone’s glazed over, wishing for a fire drill. Even the biscuits in the middle of the table are sighing, “Make it stop.”
Here’s the punchline: they think they look smart.
But what they really look like… is oblivious.
And that’s exactly where emotional intelligence crushes having “all the answers.”
Sometimes Silence Says More
The smartest move in the room isn’t saying more.
It’s saying nothing.
Let the silence land.
Give people space.
Then watch who steps forward with the real gold.
That’s emotional intelligence in action.
Emotional Intelligence Crushes Having All the Answers
"Emotional intelligence crushes having ‘all the answers.’
Because listening beats lecturing.
Connection beats correction.
And empathy beats ego every single time."
— The Mama Assembly™
The Truth Bomb 💣
Leadership isn’t about having the answers to every question.
It’s about knowing when to shut up and listen.
Because:
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Facts change. Feelings don’t.
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Knowledge can impress. But empathy connects.
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IQ can get you the job. EQ keeps people from quitting on you.
What People Really Remember
Think about the best boss you ever had.
You probably don’t remember the exact solution they gave you to a messy project.
But you do remember:
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The way they calmed a room in chaos.
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The way they made you feel like your voice mattered.
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The way they convinced you that yes, you could pull it off.
That’s the magic of emotional intelligence.
At Home, Too 🏡
Spoiler: your kids don’t care if you know the capital of Venezuela (it’s Caracas, but Alexa will tell them anyway).
What they care about is whether they feel safe enough to ask questions, mess up, and try again without you losing it over spilt juice.
It’s the same lesson: you don’t need all the answers. You just need to create space for others to figure it out.
The Mic Drop 🎤
Having all the answers makes you look clever.
Having emotional intelligence makes you someone people want to follow.
And that applies at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Your Turn
Would your team (or your kids) say you’re great at problem-solving… or great at listening?
P.S. Mug Plug ☕
If you need a daily reminder to step back and let EQ take the wheel, grab yourself a cheeky “This Is My Emotional Support” mug by Swear Jar Mama. Because sometimes the smartest answer is a deep breath and a caffeine hit.
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