Why Emotional Intelligence Beats Raw Discipline in Leadership with Dr. Barry Davis

About this episode

Dr. Barry Davis discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and shares insights from his coaching career and personal journey.

Dr. Barry Davis spent 38 years as a college baseball coach before stepping away to write, speak, and consult on leadership and emotional intelligence. In this episode, he opens up about the personal challenges of transitioning from "coach" to a new identity, the evolution of young athletes over four decades, and how his own coaching style transformed from authoritative to emotionally intelligent. Barry shares candid insights about parenting in the age of technology, the importance of self-discipline and excellence in everything we do, and why creating a safe environment for failure is crucial for developing resilient leaders. His new book, "Old Dog New Tricks: The Power of Leading With Emotional Intelligence," tells the story of a volatile coach who must learn to lead differently—a story that mirrors Barry's own journey from a hard-nosed coach to someone who now prioritizes emotional connection, intentional listening, and creating spaces where people can thrive. Chapters: (00:00:00) - Creating Safe Environments for Growth and Challenge (00:01:00) - Introduction and Barry's Coaching Journey (00:03:00) - Challenges in Establishing Routine and Family Connections (00:06:00)…

People in this episode

Host: Hector Santiesteban

Guest: Dr. Barry Davis

Topics covered

• emotional intelligence
• leadership
• coaching
• parenting
• self-discipline
• resilience

Keywords

• emotional intelligence
• leadership
• coaching
• parenting
• self-discipline
• resilience
• young athletes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Old Dog New Tricks: The Power of Leading With Emotional Intelligence

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