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The EQ of Your Leaders Will Shape Your Company Culture

The emotional intelligence (EQ) of an organization’s leadership team serves as a cornerstone and has a profound influence on company culture. Understanding this connection is pivotal for corporate leaders aiming to foster an environment where teams thrive and innovation flourishes. Here, we'll explore the impact of leadership EQ on company

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Gone are the days of using technical skills, educational credentials and years of experience as a key predictor of an individual’s professional acumen. Increasingly, organizations are recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence as a determining factor of an individual’s performance. A leader’s emotional intelligence (EQ) matters and cultivating their EQ

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Initiating and Navigating Courageous Conversations

In every part of our lives – both personal and professional – there comes a time when we must have a courageous conversation. At EQ Strategists, we define a courageous conversation as any conversation you don’t want to have. These are often discussions that involve confrontation, differing perspectives, evaluation

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NEUROLOGICAL CASE FOR EQ TOWARDS INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

In today’s climate, organizations face a critical challenge: how to foster inclusive leadership while staying compliant with evolving DEI regulations. Traditional diversity programs are under increasing scrutiny, yet the business case for inclusion has never been stronger. Backed by neuroscience and Dr. Summer Allen’s Emotional Intelligence Framework, this report reveals how brain-based emotional intelligence builds leaders who can regulate under pressure, connect across difference, and drive equitable outcomes without relying on outdated or legally risky approaches.

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