Emotional intelligence is a leadership superpower—and it’s not about being “soft.” It’s about emotional precision: staying consistent under stress, reading the room, and leading without leaking frustration. In this episode we unpack what low EQ looks like (passive-aggressive emails, blame-shifting, confusion) and how it quietly wrecks retention, engagement, and execution. You’ll hear real talk and real examples from the field—plus how to handle misunderstandings without drama.

We dig into practical plays: build self-awareness, use calm over control, turn problems back with questions, keep standards consistent, and replace assumptions with tight check-ins. Empathy with accountability wins: support people and still ship the work. Bottom line: master your emotions, and your team will master the mission.