Staying mentally steady in tough economic times

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?Times are tough.? ?We are beginning to see glimmers of hope.? Those were two of the statements President Obama made in his speech on the economy yesterday. It seems like a mixed message. What’s the best way to cope emotionally and stay on an even keel in turbulent times? Annie McKee, founder of the global consulting firm Teleos Leadership Institute, advises business leaders on how to use emotional intelligence to be effective. She joins The Takeaway to tell how regular people can use those same skills to ride the economic waves now.

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