Great managers don’t just understand the work—they understand people. In this episode of the Now What? Podcast, Glenn Sharp explores how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the 4 Dichotomies of the Myers-Briggs framework can transform how you lead, communicate, and motivate your team.Using the AMA Emotional Intelligence Framework, Glenn outlines the four key areas that shape great leadership:+ Self-Awareness – Recognize your emotions, triggers, and strengths.+ Self-Management – Stay composed and intentional under pressure.+ Social Awareness – Read the room and understand others’ perspectives.+ Relationship Management – Build trust, influence outcomes, and manage conflict productively.He then connects these EQ principles to the 4 Myers-Briggs Dichotomies—Extravert / Introvert, Sensor / Intuitor, Thinker / Feeler, Judging / Perceiving—revealing how each affects communication, decision-making, and teamwork. Understanding these differences allows managers to guide conversations proactively, reduce tension, and build stronger relationships.In this episode, you’ll learn:+ How EQ drives leadership success.+ How the 4 Dichotomies explain why people act and react differently.+ Ways to apply Self-Awareness and Self-Management in daily leadership.+ How Social Awareness and Relationship Management create trust and accountability.+ How to lead with empathy and clarity using personality insights.Whether you manage one person or an entire organization, this episode equips you to lead with emotional clarity, confidence, and connection.📌 Chapters:0:00 – Intro and Summary1:19 – Emotional Intelligence (EQ)3:44 – The 4 Dichotomies of Myers-Briggs4:30 – Extravert / Introvert7:46 – Sensor / Intuitor10:33 – Thinker / Feeler13:04 – Judging / Perceiving16:24 – EQ + Personality Summary & ApplicationNext StepsGet Glenn Sharp’s book Now What?: https://www.amazon.com/Now-What-Promoted-Individual-Contributor/dp/B0FJZRX3TM/Subscribe to the Now What? Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@NowWhatPodcastFeedLearn more: https://readnowwhat.comJoin the conversation: Which of the 4 Dichotomies do you find most challenging to manage—and how do you adjust your leadership style to connect with different personalities?#LeadershipTips #ManagementAdvice #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamLeadership #MyersBriggs #PersonalityTypes #ManagerTraining #NowWhatPodcast #LeadershipJourney #SelfAwareness #RelationshipManagement #NewManager