This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- Why PMI favors a servant leadership approach, where the project manager's primary role is to empower and remove obstacles for the team.

- How to apply situational leadership by adapting your style based on a team member's specific competence and commitment level.

- The five testable components of emotional intelligence (EQ): self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.

- How exam questions test EQ through conflict scenarios, where the best answer involves understanding others' perspectives and controlling your own reactions.

- To identify a common PMP exam trap: choosing a command-and-control response over a collaborative, servant-leader approach, especially in a crisis.

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