Friction

Name: Friction
Brand: TalentSmart
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Why Emotion, Tension, and Connection Build Better Leaders

By: Ross Blankenship, Maggie Sass

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Hardcover | 25 August 2026

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In a world shaped by automation, disconnection, and relentless change, leadership is no longer just a matter of strategy and execution, it's a matter of emotion. [Title] is a bold, research-backed guide to the new frontier of leadership: one where emotional intelligence isn't just a soft skill, it's the skill that matters most.

Written by organizational psychologists and leadership experts Dr. Ross Blankenship and Dr. Maggie Sass, this book redefines emotional intelligence for a transformed workplace. It offers an evolved framework helping readers - from emerging leaders to CEOs - navigate complexity with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

With real stories, actionable tools, and provocative insights, Friction helps leaders recognize the emotional resistance within themselves and others, understand the identities and instincts that surface under pressure, and engage with a depth that AI can't replicate. This isn't Emotional Intelligence 3.0, it's an emotional agility playbook for what's next.

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