Most leaders have a preferred leadership style—an approach that feels natural, proven, and familiar. If an approach helped you succeed before, it’s natural to rely on it again. But that comfort can become a liability. The challenge is, people often default to familiar behaviors without even realizing it. In the moment, it’s rarely obvious whether a situation calls for consistency … Read More
The Emotional Intelligence Crisis Behind Today’s Biggest Leadership Meltdowns
Emotional intelligence isn’t a bonus skill for “nice” people. It’s a core competency for leading humans — especially when the stakes are high. In today’s hyper-connected, transparency-demanding world, the way leaders show up in moments of pressure isn’t just seen internally — it’s broadcast, shared, dissected, and remembered. One poorly handled layoff, tone-deaf statement, or dismissive email can ignite a … Read More
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Outperform Under Pressure
We’ve all seen it happen. A company hires a new leader with strong credentials and high expectations. A year later, they’re gone—pushed out after a string of missteps, missed targets, and a culture that never quite clicked. Then, a second leader steps in. Same company. Same challenges. Yet within the same timeframe, this leader earns the team’s trust, improves performance, … Read More