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Leadership Redefined: Emotional Intelligence and Team Performance


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In episode 36, host Sid Bensalah interviews Ronald Reich, a leadership development coach with over 30 years of experience. Ron shares actionable insights on emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and leadership excellence.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The role of emotional intelligence in decision-making and effective leadership.
  • How to deliver constructive feedback without triggering defensiveness.
  • The first steps to building high-performing teams in high-pressure environments.
  • Strategies for handling conflict and repairing broken trust within teams.
  • How leaders can develop resilience and avoid burnout in demanding roles.
  • The importance of self-awareness and understanding personal strengths and limitations.

Highlights:

  1. Ron’s transition from HR to executive coaching and lessons learned along the way.
  2. A powerful feedback story that transformed a team dynamic.
  3. Real-life examples of leaders navigating change and overcoming resistance.
  4. How emotional intelligence and empathy shape successful leadership.

Quickfire Q&A:
Ron also answers lightning-round questions, sharing his favorite leadership book, advice for self-awareness, and his perspective on building resilience.

Quote from the Episode:
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." — John Wooden

Tune in to gain practical leadership insights and strategies to transform your team leadership approach.

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Pre-Zero Sports TalkBy Sid Bensalah