According to research, effective leaders at all levels of organizations have high levels of Emotional Intelligence (EI). CEOs with high EI excel in all of the following exceptA) managing relationships. B) influencing people. C) forging alliances inside and outside the firm. D) ability to discourage outside stakeholders.

D) ability to discourage outside stakeholders.

Explanation:

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is important for effective leaders at all levels or organizations including CEO, as it helps in several organizational functions such as managing employee relations, satisfying employees, influencing people and forging alliances inside and outside the firm.

But a CEO with high level of EI will never discourage outside stakeholders, rather they will encourage their employees to perform better.

Hence, the correct answer is "D".