E85 - Emotional Intelligence (Dr. Travis Bradberry and Dr. Jean Greaves) with Urvashi Tyagi

In this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies podcast, host Aarti Vijayaragavan converses with Urvashi Tyagi, Former CTO of Resmed & ADP, focusing on the pivotal role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in personal and professional growth. This conversation features the book " Emotional Intelligence" by Dr.Travis Bradberry and Dr.Jean Greaves. They explore how EQ helps in self-management and introspection, and its influence in organizational leadership. Urvashi shares personal anecdotes, illustrating the impact of EQ on her career and personal life, while highlighting vital skills like self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. The discussion touches upon Urvashi's learnings from the book 'Emotional Intelligence' and its companion read 'Power' by Jeffrey Pfeffer, emphasizing that empathetic leadership fosters influence and empowerment. 

Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
01:23 Meet Urvashi Tyagi: A Leader in Digital Transformation
02:21 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Personal and Professional Life
02:48 Understanding and Developing EQ Skills
04:55 The Role of Self-Awareness in Emotional Intelligence
15:21 Strategies for Self-Management and Introspection
19:15 The Power of Influence and Empathetic Leadership
25:30 Building and Maintaining Relationships
30:37 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts