Leaders are pouring millions into mastering AI but overlooking the leadership edge right under their noses: emotional intelligence. AI builds efficiency. But EQ builds connection. And connection drives results. You can have every tool. But if your people don’t trust you, they won’t follow you. That’s why EQ is your real superpower. It activates...
We all believe we’re self-aware. Most of us are wrong. Research shows that while 95% of people think they’re self-aware, only 10–15% actually are. That gap? It’s where trust erodes, communication breaks down, and emotional blind spots collide with reality. The moments that test our EQ are never scheduled. They show up in conflict, pressure,...
The modern leader is under pressure to keep up with AI, automation, analytics. But what if your biggest leadership gap isn’t technical? What if it’s emotional? Neuroscience confirms: the brain’s #1 priority is safety. And when leaders lack emotional intelligence, empathy, regulation, curiosity, and performance nosedives. Cortisol spikes. Creativity...
Confusion is costly. The brain hates ambiguity—and fills in the gaps with threat. Want better performance? Reduce uncertainty. Clarity is kindness. Leader Tip: Try this 3-part check-in before big communication: What do I want them to know? What do I want them to feel? What do I want them to do? 📅...
The brain is wired for novelty. It boosts dopamine, drives engagement, and makes learning stick. Same old meetings, same old results. Want a breakthrough? Change the inputs. Leader Tip: Add a dose of surprise: Change the question Move the meeting location Introduce a new voice to the room 📅 Register for the...
Exclusion activates the same brain circuits as physical pain. Inclusion, on the other hand, unlocks trust, innovation, and resilience. Leader Tip: Build cultures of belonging: Normalize feedback Invite differences Reward speaking up—not just showing up 📅 Register for the next LEADing Lab 📖 Preorder the book ...
Gratitude isn’t a moment—it’s a mindset. And it’s measurable. Practicing gratitude shifts the brain from scarcity to creativity, from stress to possibility. Leaders who lead with appreciation lead longer and stronger. Leader Tip: Start meetings with recognition, not reminders. End the week with a reflection: Who helped me grow this...
You don’t need to know everything. You need to ask better questions. When leaders lead with certainty, they shut down input. When they lead with curiosity, they activate collaboration, innovation, and ownership. Leader Tip: Replace statements with strategic questions. The brain loves a challenge it’s invited to solve. Next...
Remember dreaming of being an astronaut or superhero as a kid? No one imagined growing up to be a burned-out professional buried in meetings, stress, and emails. And yet… here we are. The truth? It doesn’t have to be this way. You can reignite imagination, reconnect with purpose,...
Two thousand years ago, Sosus of Pergamon arranged thousands of tiny, fragmented pieces into a breathtaking mosaic called The Unswept Floor. The fragments alone would be meaningless, but together? A masterpiece. That's the Mosaic Strategy from The Science of High‑Performance Leadership. Our differences aren't obstacles; they're...
