The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence
Welcome to the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast. A podcast dedicated to helping leaders understand and hone their emotional intelligence skills. We are Ismail and Sameer, the hosts of the show, and together we have a passion for helping others navigate the complex world of emotions in the workplace. We believe that emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for success in all aspects of leadership, and we are here to share our knowledge and experience with you. So join us as we explore the world of emotional intelligence and discover the power of self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation.
Episodes
52 episodes
Ep. 51 Transform Your Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Social Awareness
In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Podcast, hosts Ismail and Sameer emphasize the importance of social awareness in emotional intelligence for effective leadership, offering insights and tips on developing this skill through empathy ...
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Ep 50: AI, Emotional Intelligence, and the Future of Work A Deep Dive
In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Podcast, hosts Ismail and Sameer, with guest Jeremy Williams, discuss how emotional intelligence, AI, and blockchain are transforming work. The conversation underscores the importance of emotional i...
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Ep. 49 : The Right Way to Handle Mistakes in the Workplace
In this episode, we discuss the importance of psychological safety, open communication, and accountability in leadership. Learn how fostering a culture of honesty can prevent small issues from becoming major crises, why some people struggle to ...
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Ep. 48: EQ vs. Environment- Building Resilience or Changing Your World
In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Podcast, Ismail and Sameer explore emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace, balancing EQ skills like empathy and resilience with knowing when to leave toxic environments. They share actionable ...
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Ep. 47: The Courage to Lead- Merging Morality and EQ in Leadership
In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Podcast, Ismail and Sameer delve into the concept of ethical leadership, emphasizing the importance of making the right decisions even in challenging situations. They discuss how emotional intellige...
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Ep. 46: Strategies for Team Cohesion
In this conversation, Sameer and Ismail discuss the challenges and strategies involved in integrating new employees into established teams. They explore the dynamics of eager new hires, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for...
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Episode 46
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Ep. 45: Interview with Dr. Kristin Neff - Managing Burnout With Mindful Self-Compassion
In this episode, Dr. Kristin Neff discusses the importance of self-compassion, particularly in the context of burnout. She shares her personal journey and how her experiences shaped her understanding of self-compassion. The conversation explore...
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Ep 44: Interview with Dr. Demartini - The Power of Priorities: Living a Purposeful Life
Dr. John Demartini, a renowned human behavior expert, shares his insights on emotional intelligence and self-mastery. He emphasizes the importance of living according to our highest values and prioritizing our actions accordingly. Dr. Demartini...
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Ep 43: Interview with Tim Whitmire: The Power of Community and Friendship
Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation, shares his journey and the principles behind F3. Tim talks about his work as a leadership coach, helping teams align their objectives and work together effectively. He emphasizes the importance of having a...
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Ep 42: The Art of Assertive Leadership: Finding the Balance Between Authority and Compassion
SummaryIn this episode of the Emotional Intelligence podcast, Ismail Qadry & Sameer Aleem explore the intricate balance between asserting authority and maintaining emotional intelligence as a leader. They share personal experiences a...
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Ep 41: Interview with Jasmine Kafka— Building a Culture by Design: Empowering Professionals and Teams
Jasmine Kafka, a seasoned leadership coach, shares her approach to fostering resilient and engaging cultures. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and thought leadership in empowering professionals and teams to reach their hi...
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Ep 40: The Leader’s Dilemma - Support, Improve, or Move on?
In Episode 40, Ismail and Sameer explore the balance that leaders need to strike between helping their team members improve and knowing when to let go. It emphasizes the importance of investing time in employee development while also being will...
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Ep 39: Interview with David Shechtman — Authenticide: When Being Real Becomes a Real Problem
SummaryIn Episode 39, Ismail and Sameer had the pleasure of hosting our first repeat guest on The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast, David Shechtman, a Partner at Evolution. David enlightened the audien...
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Episode 39
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Ep 38: Conquering Work Anxiety— Practical Tips for Serenity
SummaryIn Episode 38, Ismail and Sameer speak from the heart as they share their personal struggles with stress, anxiety as it relates to work and life. Over the years, the EQ Gents have learned how to manage through these o...
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Ep 37: Interview with Dr. Ron Stotts: Do We Love Ourselves Enough?
SummaryIn Episode 37, Ismail and Sameer had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ron Stotts and learn about his unique approach to bringing the best out of the leaders he works closely with. As a transformational g...
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Ep 36: Generational Sensitivities - Why the Younger Workforce Gets Easily Offended and How Emotional Intelligence Can Help
SummaryIn Episode 36, Ismail and Sameer take on a question many managers are asking themselves these days… “Are the younger members of our workforce more susceptible to getting their feelings hurt than generations past?” The...
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Ep 35: Interview with Dr. Carla Fowler - Maximizing Your Potential: Top 3 Performance Science Principles for Peak Efficiency
SummaryDr. Carla Fowler, an MD PhD and executive coach, shares her background and journey into executive coaching. She discusses her interest in performance and achievement from a young age and how it led h...
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Episode 35
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49:41
Ep 34: Interview with James Lawrence - Building a Thriving Company Culture Without Losing Its Heart
In Ep. 34 The EQ Gents had the absolute privilege to sit down with James Lawrence, Co-Founder and CEO of Happy, a company whose mission is to help business leaders accelerate company performance at scale. Through Happy’s AI-based technolo...
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Episode 34
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Ep 33: The Empathy Edge — Understanding to Better Manage Your Difficult Coworker
In this episode, Sameer and Ismail deep dive into a universal issue that folks at all levels of an organization deal with on a daily basis. That is dealing with difficult coworkers, whether its your boss, peer or subordinate, a difficult ...
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Episode 33
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Ep 32: Interview with Grant "Upbeat" Bosnick: Don't let your Leadership Auto-Pilot Take You To A Dead End
In this episode, Sameer and Ismail had a fantastic conversation with Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick! Grant definitely lived up to his name by bringing an infectious energy and a ton of useful insights to share with our audience. ‘Upbeat’, a...
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Ep 31: Interview with Ani Naqvi - Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Sameer and Ismail were very lucky to have Ani Naqvi on our podcast this week! Ani, has had 4 near-brushes with death including a cancer diagnosis, and surviving one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history, the Asian Tsunami of 2004....
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Ep 30: The Heart and Mind of Decision Making: Emotional Intelligence at Play
In this conversation, Sameer and Ismail discuss the significant role emotional intelligence plays in a leader’s ability to make good decisions. Ultimately, decision-making is an art that requires the proper mix of data, rationality,...
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Ep 29: Interview with Kachelle Kelly - Beyond Survival: A path to Greater Emotional Intelligence in the Black Community
In this conversation, Sameer and Ismail speak with Kachelle Kelly, an expert in emotional intelligence (EQ) and leadership. They discuss the importance of EQ and its adoption in various communities, particularly the black community. Kachelle in...
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Ep 28: Idealism vs Optimism
This conversation explores the difference between idealism and optimism and how they interplay in leadership. Idealism is defined as a belief in perfect possibilities and striving for utopia, while optimism is defined as expecting the best even...
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Ep 27: Interview with Adrian Koehler – A Candid Chat About Life and Leadership with a Self-Proclaimed ‘Crazy Man’
In EP 27 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast the EQ Gents had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Koehler, leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. Adrian coaches execs and e...
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