213: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders with Daniel Goleman

The AC Podcast

Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist, author and “father of emotional intelligence,” joins host, executive coach Simone Sweeney, to explore why emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for leadership in today’s world. They dive into the four main components of EI, its evolution and how it shapes effective leaders within organizations. Together, they challenge the outdated notion that emotions have no place in business and highlight that, even with AI’s growing influence, human qualities and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable.

Daniel shares practical tools for building self-awareness, boosting resilience and creating daily stress-management routines. He talks about the importance of leaders forging real, heart-to-heart connections with their teams and unpacks what makes a truly inspiring leader. They also explore how introverted leaders can harness EI to build trust and motivate others, and the ways EI influences workplace culture.

This episode offers rich insights, practical advice, and actionable tools that every leader and coach can use right away.

You will learn:

· Why feedback and coaching are essential in developing emotional intelligence

· Strategies and tools for coaches and leaders that support leadership development

· How emotional intelligence impacts employee retention and workplace culture

“The most effective climate among people who are reporting to a leader is created by a leader who's inspiring, who can articulate a mission, a shared purpose that resonates from the heart to the heart."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_emotional-intelligence