Discover how emotional intelligence shapes leadership, business, and relationships in this powerful conversation between Aaron Velky and Dr. Carole Robin, coauthor of Connect and longtime Stanford Graduate School of Business professor.

Carole is known for teaching the legendary “Touchy Feely” course on interpersonal dynamics at Stanford GSB. In this episode she explains how leaders can move beyond contact into real connection, why the 15% rule transforms relationships, and how feedback done right builds trust instead of resentment.

Aaron and Carole dive into:

• Why people do business with people, not products

• The question every leader must ask: “Why should anyone follow you?”

• The difference between independence and interdependence in teams

• How to practice authenticity at work without oversharing

• Feedback frameworks that create stronger teams

• What emotional intelligence (EQ) really means and how to develop it

If you want to lead with clarity, inspire others, and build exceptional relationships at work and at home, this episode is for you.

📘 Learn more about Carole Robin’s book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues

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