AI Raises the Bar on EQ

AI Raises the Bar on EQ

From The Thermostat with Jason Barger by Jason V Barger

March 3, 2026 · 15 min · Season 10 · Episode 9

About this episode

Jason Barger discusses how AI is raising the bar for Emotional Intelligence in leadership and corporate culture.

In a world of constant change and advances in technology, Artificial Intelligence is also raising the bar on Emotional Intelligence. Jason Barger explains. Jason explores the critical intersection of high-tech and high-touch, explaining why the rise of Artificial Intelligence makes human Emotional Intelligence more valuable than ever before. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: As we move toward a future where AI handles our data, our schedules, and even our strategic analysis, what remains for the human leader? In this episode of The Thermostat , Jason V Barger deconstructs the "AI" of Authentic Interaction . He argues that rather than making leaders obsolete, technology is actually raising the bar for corporate culture and leadership in teams . Drawing from recent Forbes predictions for 2030 and current workforce trends, Jason identifies why the "scarcity premium" of the next decade will be placed on empathy, transparency, and genuine human connection. This conversation moves beyond the "scary" or "exciting" headlines of automation to address the core mechanics of how elite leaders build high-trust ecosystems. Essential listening…

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Host: Jason Barger

Topics covered

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Human Connection
  • High-Tech and High-Touch

Keywords

  • AI
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • leadership
  • corporate culture
  • human connection
  • vulnerability
  • transparency

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Organizations: Forbes

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