Emotional Intelligence & Authentic Leadership: Leading Humans in a High-Change World

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Leadership today feels heavier than it did five or ten years ago and that is not your imagination.

Leaders are navigating constant change, burnout, hybrid work environments, and pressure to perform, while teams are craving trust, flexibility, meaning, and psychological safety. What worked before does not always work now.

In this episode, we unpack why many modern leadership challenges are not strategy problems or skill gaps, but emotional and relational ones. We explore what emotional intelligence really is, why it is essential for authentic leadership, and how self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy directly impact trust, engagement, and long-term performance.

You will learn:

• What emotional intelligence actually means (and what it does not)
• Why self-awareness is the foundation of authentic leadership
• How emotional regulation shapes team culture and psychological safety
• Why empathy strengthens leadership authority instead of weakening it
• Practical emotional intelligence tools you can apply immediately
• How to lead people well in hybrid and high-change environments

If you want to lead with clarity, consistency, and impact without burning yourself or your team out, this conversation is for you.

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