122: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage...with... Amy Jacobson

About this episode

Simon Fagg interviews Amy Jacobson about the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and practical steps to enhance it.

In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by Amy Jacobson, author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage, to explore why EQ is essential for leaders. Amy shares five practical steps to strengthen emotional intelligence, from building self-awareness to improving relationships and handling pressure with greater clarity. Packed with real-world insights and actionable ideas, this conversation shows how anyone can develop the skills at the heart of effective leadership. Pull up ...

People in this episode

Host: Simon Fagg

Guest: Amy Jacobson

Topics covered

• emotional intelligence
• leadership
• self-awareness
• relationships
• pressure management

Keywords

• emotional intelligence
• leadership skills
• self-awareness
• relationship building
• pressure handling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage

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