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...
The brain craves feedback—but only when it feels safe. If feedback feels like a threat, it shuts the brain down. If it feels like opportunity, it builds resilience. Leader Tip: Give feedback the brain can use: Be specific, not general Be timely, not delayed Be collaborative, not corrective 📅 Register for the...
In leadership—and life—what you ignore expands. The brain is a master of efficiency. It loves to delay discomfort, defer decisions, and avoid tough conversations. But what you push aside today doesn’t disappear—it compounds. What feels “too small to deal with right now” often becomes “too big to...
If your car caught on fire, would you keep driving? Of course not. You’d pull over, assess the situation, and address the problem before getting back on the road. Yet, many leaders drive their bodies and minds this way every day ignoring the warning signs until burnout...
When challenges pile up, we’re often told to “dig deep” or “have more grit.” But grit isn’t the full answer. The real key to resilience lies in your prefrontal cortex (PFC) the brain’s control center for emotional regulation, focus, and strategic thinking. Here’s the catch: stress...
When we think about success, whether in our careers, relationships, or personal health, IQ often takes center stage. But what if the real game-changer isn’t your intelligence quotient but your emotional intelligence (EQ)? Here’s the reality: EQ is 4x a greater predictor of success than IQ...
We all marvel at the technology we hold in our hands—our phones, tablets, laptops—each designed to streamline our lives and help us achieve more. But here's a question for you: how well do you know the most powerful technology you already possess? Your brain. Your brain...
The #1 lie new leaders believe. I’ll do everything I was doing…faster! Admit it…we’ve all believed it at some point. We keep doing everything we were doing in our previous role in addition to everything we need to do in our new role. We just try to...
