The Leadership Gambit

S02E07: Emotional Intelligence: Your True Path To Success

Chris Miller, Dane Smith Season 2 Episode 7

The Emotional Intelligence Crisis: Why Leaders Are Struggling More Than Ever 

Emotional Intelligence (EI) isn’t a new concept. The ideas and there impact have been known for over 30 years now, so why is it still one of the most in-demand leadership skills every single year still? Knowing how critical it is to success, why do so many leaders and professionals still lack it?

In this episode we’re diving into the real reasons why EI is one of the biggest gaps in today's workforce—and how it's behind Gen Z employees to be fired at record speeds.

We break down:

  • IQ vs. EQ—Why intelligence alone won’t make you successful
  • The 5 Core Elements of EI and why most people fail at them
  • The hard truth about social skills in a screen-based world
  • How YOU can improve your EI and become a stronger person

Some say emotional intelligence is just “soft skills” nonsense  but studies have shown it’s the #1 predictor of leadership success. Listen in to find out why.

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