The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

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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.

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Ep 34: Interview with James Lawrence - Building a Thriving Company Culture Without Losing Its Heart

Apr 30 2024 48 mins

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 technology platform, companies have found a solution that supercharges communication, collaboration, and productivity. Join us as James dives into a myr

Ep 33: The Empathy Edge — Understanding to Better Manage Your Difficult Coworker

Apr 16 2024 29 mins

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 coworker can cause leaders a tremendous amount of stress as they navigate their day to day work life. Ismail and Sameer will share personal anecdo

Ep 32: Interview with Grant "Upbeat" Bosnick: Don't let your Leadership Auto-Pilot Take You To A Dead End

Apr 02 2024 41 mins

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’, as he commonly goes by, is an author, leadership & team expert, professional musician, keynote speaker, and Managing Director of YES (Your Em

Ep 31: Interview with Ani Naqvi - Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Mar 19 2024 47 mins

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. Ani has leveraged these experiences to find her true purpose in life, and is now determined to help others become their best self and live

Ep: 30 The Heart and Mind of Decision Making: Emotional Intelligence at Play

Mar 05 2024 24 mins

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, and a little bit of good old-fashioned gut-instinct. In this episode, the EQ Gents will dive into how enhancing your EQ will transform you into boss

Ep 29: Interview with Kachelle Kelly - Beyond Survival: A path to Greater Emotional Intelligence in the Black Community

Feb 20 2024 38 mins

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 introduces the concept of a fifth element in EQ specifically for the black community. They explore the impact of trauma on emotional intellige

Ep 28: Idealism vs Optimism

Feb 06 2024 23 mins

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 in challenging times. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balancing idealism and optimism to be an effective leader. It discusses

Ep 27: Interview with Adrian Koehler – A Candid Chat About Life and Leadership with a Self-Proclaimed ‘Crazy Man’

Jan 23 2024 42 mins

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 entrepreneurs in the art of science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulf

Ep 26: The Imposter Diaries: Real Talk from Leaders Who Fought the Fraud Feeling

Jan 09 2024 25 mins

In EP26 the EQ Gents dig into a well-known inhibitor for many aspiring leaders looking to propel their careers. The term, known as ‘Imposter Syndrome’ or ‘Imposterism’, was first identified by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, to describe a pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and harbor a persistent fear of being exposed as a &quo

Ep 25: The EQ Gents' 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast

Dec 26 2023 23 mins