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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 27 MIN

Social Intelligence Explained with Dr. Ron Riggio

from Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. · host Scott J. Allen

Send us Fan MailRonald E. Riggio, Ph. D., is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology and former director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College. He is the author of more than a dozen books and more than 100 research articles and book chapters on leadership, assessment centers, organizational psychology, and social psychology. He's served on the editorial boards of The Leadership Quarterly, Leadership, Group Dynamics, and Journal of Nonverbal Behavior.A Few Quotes From This Episode“Social intelligence is knowing how to be and knowing what to do in social situations.”“Emotional intelligence is a subset of social intelligence.”“As leaders go higher in the hierarchy, their listening tends to go down.“In this time of AI, make the human connection.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Blog: Psychology TodayAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersBlogMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website. 

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