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062: Using Your Own Science As a Guide to a More Meaningful Life

What role can science play in organizational outcomes and personal well-being? My guest Sharon Strauss provides the answer to this question—and so much more—in this interview. Sharon is Founder of The Human Insight Group, an Executive Coaching and Leadership Advisory firm that serves clients globally. As the creator of HumanSight®, she uses insights from the latest neuroscience research to help her clients approach situations in new ways. Before becoming a coach, Sharon spent 15 years in her own technology consulting practice providing Fortune 500 companies with technical experts in internet networking and project leadership.

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Why Sharon believes now is the time for a human revolution in the culture of organizations
What makes self-awareness and emotional regulation critical for all leaders
The science behind our brains and bodies
Why a sense of belonging and trust are essential for effective team interactions and results
The benefits of learning to pay attention to signals from your body

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038: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters

by Amy Sargent

Have you wondered why so many experts stress the importance of having high emotional intelligence (EQ)? My guest Amy Sargent makes the case in a very compelling way. I loved that her own EQ skills are highly evolved, and she provides concrete examples to illustrate how you can use EQ in everyday situations. As Executive Director at the Institute for Social + Emotional Intelligence, Amy helps lead online programs for leaders, coaches and HR professionals.

You’ll discover:

The four separate aspects of emotional intelligence
What can go wrong when someone’s EQ is low
The role of self-awareness in managing your emotions
How 3 managers were on the brink of being fired and why developing EQ helped them keep their jobs
One thing you can do at the end of each day to increase your own EQ