In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with Scott McKenna of Catamount Consulting to dive deep into the topic of emotional intelligence (EQ). Tune in as they discuss how EQ impacts leadership, team dynamics, hiring, company culture, and long-term success in business and life.

Learn more about Scott and Catamount Consulting at catamountconsultingllc.com.

0:15 Intro

0:43 Introducing Scott McKenna

1:20 What is EQ?

3:18 Self-Awareness and Emotional Growth

5:26 Coachable vs. Unfireable

7:24 EQ in Schools and the Trades

10:00 Skills vs. Attitude in Hiring

13:23 Company Culture and EQ

17:42 Psychological Safety at Work

21:11 Investing in Emotional Intelligence

22:46 What EQ Looks Like on the Job

24:54 EQ Reduces Chaos and Firefighting

27:43 Extreme Ownership and Team Trust

33:44 Efficient Leadership through EQ

34:40 How to Train EQ in Organizations

36:36 Teaching Self-Awareness and Composure

41:11 How to Build Empathy

47:29 Guardian vs. Warrior Leadership

54:01 The FORM Method for Better Communication

55:29 Final Thoughts on Emotional Intelligence

56:43 Book Recommendations and Wrap-Up

59:57 Sponsor Acknowledgments and Closing Thoughts