The HeartWork Pulse

Sustainability leadership today demands more than knowledge of carbon accounting, reporting frameworks, or regulatory updates. The professionals driving change inside organizations often find themselves in complex environments where data alone doesn’t move people. Budgets, priorities, and politics shape what gets done, and that means emotional intelligence is just as critical as technical skills. Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while influencing and connecting with others. For sustainability leaders, EQ is the difference between being ignored and being heard, between burnout and resilience, and between reporting obligations and real impact. This article […]