01 Feb The Real Reason Your Team’s Performance Is Lagging 

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 shuts down. Trust evaporates. 

Technology won’t save a team that doesn’t feel safe. 

Leader Tip: 

• Track the emotional climate in every meeting—safe, tense, or shut down? 
• When your heart rate spikes, pause before you speak. 
• Instead of assuming intent, ask: “What else might be true here?” 

AI is impressive. But EI is essential. 

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