When Emotions Rise, IQ drops: Radical Responsibility with Teresa Quinlan
From OVERFLOW with Kimberly Snider by Kimberly Snider
April 10, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 137
About this episode
Kimberly Snider and Teresa Quinlan discuss the impact of emotions on leadership and the importance of emotional intelligence in creating healthier organizational cultures.
What happens to leadership when emotions take over? In this powerful conversation on Overflow , Kimberly sits down with emotional intelligence expert Teresa Quinlan to explore the deeper layers of emotional intelligence and what it really means to lead with awareness, responsibility, and intention. Teresa brings a refreshing and practical perspective on radical personal responsibility , explaining how leaders can move beyond simply being aware of emotions to actively shaping the emotional climate of their teams and organizations. One of the most memorable insights from the episode: “When emotions hijack, IQ drops.” When we become overwhelmed, our ability to think clearly, listen well, and lead effectively diminishes. The good news? Emotional intelligence is a skill that can be practiced and expanded. Together, Kimberly and Teresa explore how understanding the brain, reflecting on our emotional responses, and taking radical responsibility can help leaders create healthier cultures, stronger teams, and more thoughtful decision-making. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and expand your capacity as a leader —because when leaders…
People in this episode
Host: Kimberly Snider
Guest: Teresa Quinlan
Topics covered
- emotional intelligence
- leadership
- radical responsibility
- organizational culture
- decision-making
Keywords
- emotional intelligence
- leadership
- radical responsibility
- organizational culture
- decision-making
- emotional responses
- team dynamics
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