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Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Reentry

PEP graduates in caps and gowns embrace loved ones during a Prison Entrepreneurship Program graduation ceremony focused on restoring families and rebuilding communities

It’s Not Just What You Know, It’s How You Manage It Reentry challenges aren’t just logistical. They’re emotional. From rebuilding relationships to facing rejection, success after incarceration requires more than a resume or a business plan. It requires emotional intelligence, and that’s something PEP teaches intentionally. What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the […]

How PEP Reinforces Emotional Intelligence

Incarcerated man participating in a Prison Entrepreneurship Program event, standing and speaking into a microphone during a session with fellow PEP participants

More Than Business While PEP teaches entrepreneurship, its deeper impact lies in personal transformation. At the heart of that transformation is emotional intelligence; the ability to understand, manage, and express one’s emotions with awareness and empathy. It’s one of the most important skills a leader can have. It’s also one of the most overlooked areas […]

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