The Other Kind of Smart: Leading with Emotional Intelligence in an AI-Powered World with Harvey Deutschendorf

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart. 

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it’s humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you’re ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future this podcast is for you.

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This Week’s Guest: Harvey Deutschendorf, 

Guest: Harvey Deutschendorf, Emotional Intelligence Expert & Author

Host: Sandra J. Horton | The Leadership Heart Podcast

In a world driven by AI, automation, and constant disruption—what remains distinctly human?

In this insightful episode, Sandra sits down with Harvey Deutschendorf, internationally recognized emotional intelligence expert, TEDx speaker, and author of The Other Kind of Smart and Emotional Intelligence Game Changers. Harvey brings decades of experience helping leaders and teams unlock their emotional intelligence to lead with clarity, connection, and impact.

Together, they explore how Self-awareness, trust, and emotional resilience are not just soft skills they’re leadership essentials in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating hybrid teams, digital transformation, or personal growth, this conversation offers practical takeaways and real inspiration. 

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What We Cover in This Episode:

• How Emotional Intelligence helps leaders move from reaction to reflection especially in times of change
• The red flags that show a leader isn’t emotionally ready for transformation, even if they say they are
• Daily micro-practices to strengthen self-awareness and build emotional resilience
• Why emotional intelligence will remain our most human edge even in an AI-driven world

Harvey Deutschendorf’s journey is a reminder that great leadership begins within—and emotional intelligence is the bridge between self-awareness and sustainable impact.

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Valuable Resources:

✓ Website: www.theotherkindofsmart.com

✓ Book: Emotional Intelligence Game Changers on Amazon

✓ LinkedIn: Harvey Deutschendorf

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About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com