Ep. 02: The Business Case for Prioritizing Emotional Intelligence | The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence | Podwise
In this episode of The Emotional Intelligence Podcast, hosts Ismail and Sameer discuss the business case for emotionally intelligent leadership, emphasizing its importance in fostering productive and fulfilled employees. They reference Google's Project Aristotle, which highlighted psychological safety as the number one factor in high-performing teams, linking it directly to emotional intelligence. The discussion covers the evolving expectations of today's workforce, the blending of work and personal life, and the increasing need for companies to support employees holistically. They provide examples of companies offering emotional support benefits and discuss the mental health challenges, particularly among Gen Z. The hosts conclude by presenting data-backed evidence of the ROI of prioritizing EQ, illustrating how it drives profitability and growth through increased productivity, reduced turnover, and improved employee engagement.
