The ROI of EQ: How being nice to your employees directly impacts your bottom line
Release Date: 02/24/2021
ROI of EQ: Managing blame and accountability
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Is there a world in which power dynamics are non-existent? In the final episode of this series, Sarah and I dive explore this question and its implications, analyzing internal power imbalances, how our brains handle empathy and morality, and external power imbalances, like how U.S. society enforces a conscious, continuous power disparity. Together, we identify how we can get on the right track and course correct when imbalance occurs.
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ROI of EQ: Can you change a narcissist?
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Blame and denial allow us to hover over the acceptance of reality. In companies and organized systems, blame stops leaders from seeing what’s really happening around them and from seeing a system as a whole. In today’s conversation, Sarah and I discuss how blame manifests inside each of us, when blame comes from leaders in the workplace and if narcissists can be changed. Successful leaders must let go of blame, hold a deep humility and have a willingness to receive feedback.
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The ROI of EQ: Addressing and overcoming alarmed aloneness and addiction in the workplace
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Can you identify when you are feeling “alarmed aloneness” or a sense of addiction at work? In this episode, Sarah and I resurface our conversation about alarmed aloneness and discuss different addictions and how to overcome them with feelings of belonging, connectedness and, yes, good food. A high-functioning team requires full bellies and a balance of warmth, humor and power. Throughout the discussion, we spotlight how to address alarmed aloneness and addiction in the workplace.
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ROI of EQ: Understanding emotion and self-awareness by reflecting on childhood behavior
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Sarah and I dive into the neurobiology behind why some people say things such as, “I don’t miss people.” Processing emotion as an adult is based on the households we grow up in, wired by how we were raised. Sarah and I explore how corporations can move away from the robotic functions brought by these types of individuals, and discuss the grief and self-soothing in response to detached actions such as layoffs.
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The ROI of EQ: Leadership: Learning to manage with an integrated brain
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In today’s episode, Sarah and I talk about leadership and how self-awareness enables managers to better guide and support their teams. The brain functions differently when operating in a leadership role, making accountability and responsibility more imperative as leaders learn to vacillate between the two hemispheres of the brain.
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The ROI of EQ: Exploring the emotional tone in our heads and why it matters for leaders
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In today’s conversation, I explore with Sarah the inner voice in all our heads, also known as the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. It’s the constant subtext of our lives—an incredible tool for positive creation, or adversely a system deeply affected by trauma that can lead to negative performance patterns.
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The ROI of EQ: Dichotomy of the brain and personality traits: How to be comfortable with yourself no matter who you are
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The ability to understand ourselves and others depends on which side of the brain we perceive the world from. In today’s episode, Sarah and I examine the differences between operating from the left or right hemisphere of the brain and its impact on relationships. We also discuss introversion, extroversion and how these communication styles impact our comfort level in work situations.
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The ROI of EQ: Cultivating creativity through social engagement
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How do stress, shame and aggression impact creativity in the workplace? In this episode, Sarah and I explore the neurological aspects of interoception, decision making and internal stressors that impact how employees show up to work. Unpacking what’s happening in the mind and body increases social engagement, enabling employees to feel a sense of belonging, that their voice is valued and they are contributing in creative ways.
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The ROI of EQ: Nurturing the seeking circuit to avoid burnout
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This episode of the ROI of EQ uncovers humanity’s critical need to nurture our seeking circuit, a motivational system that fills the mind with interest and motivates humans to effortlessly search for the things they need, crave, and desire. Sarah enlightens me that when the seeking circuit is blocked, it leads to boredom, depression and burnout.
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The ROI of EQ: Fight, flight, freeze and alarmed aloneness: How to understand psychological states to better manage your employees
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In today’s conversation on the ROI of EQ, Sarah and I discuss a newfound psychological state: Alarmed aloneness. Together, we unpack the neurochemical responses associated with fight, flight, and freeze and explore the uncharted waters of alarmed aloneness. Sarah describes the effects of Western culture on normalized emotions and how alarmed aloneness has never been more prevalent as the country battles COVID-19.
info_outlineIn episode two of our ROI of Emotional Intelligence series with Sarah Peyton, I share an anecdote that has shaped how I coach each leader in my network. A CEO recently stopped me dead in my tracks by asking, “What’s the point of being nice to my employees?” In this episode, Sarah and I discuss the toxic effects of excluding your employees and the consequences to your bottom line. Sarah encourages leaders to view employees as whole people—not robots who exist to fill a function. We dive into how actualizing an employees’ “wholeness” taps into their most creative selves, yielding more engaged, productive workers dedicated to your team’s success.
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