In this episode of the Courageous Leaders Podcast, I speak with Dr. Steven Stein, a Clinical Psychologist, Best-selling Author, and Founder of MHS. With decades of experience advising the military, corporations, and even TV shows, Dr. Stein shares invaluable insights on leadership and emotional intelligence.

We explore the courage it takes for entrepreneurs to step back and trust their teams.

Dr. Stein shares how emotional intelligence drives leadership success, from improving team dynamics to boosting engagement and profitability.

We Cover:
00:52 - Why its important to step back and let other people take control

04:07 - The impact of putting the right person in the right role

07:21 - The importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace

12:02 - Why do Gen Z need more support and guidance in the workforce

15:51 - How having a sense of purpose can influence staff pride and job satisfaction

17:25 - How hardiness can help you grow stronger through difficult feedback

19:13 - The 3 C’s of hardiness: Challenge, commitment, and control

23:41 - How leadership is about being more of a coach

27:25 - Taking small risks to drive innovation

29:23 - How simulations can prepare individuals for real-world challenges

35:57 - Pulse surveys: Building trust in remote teams

38:34 - Letting go of control and embracing unconditional love in leadership

Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.

Below are the links to Dr. Steven Stein's books:
📖 https://stevenstein.com/hardiness/ - Hardiness

📖 https://stevenstein.com/studenteqedge/ - The Student EQ Edge

📖https://stevenstein.com/emotionalintelligencefordummies/ - Emotional Intelligence For Dummies

📖https://stevenstein.com/theeqleader/- The EQ Leader

📖https://stevenstein.com/theeqedge/ - The EQ Edge

📖https://stevenstein.com/thestudenteqedge/ - The Student EQ Edge

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In this episode of the Courageous Leaders Podcast, I share three powerful, yet simple strategies to help you achieve success in 2025.

With practical advice and personal insights, this episode will help you approach the year ahead with clarity, focus, and courage.

We Cover:

00:00- Introduction

00:26 – How setting this one thing will help drive your focus in the right direction

01:47– A simple way to help you set your intention for the year to help inform your decisions

04:19 – A compelling strategy on how to keep yourself accountable

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As we wrap up 2024, this special episode of the Courageous Leaders Podcast celebrates the powerful insights shared by our incredible guests this year.

As the founder of The Change Creators, I’ve put together this compilation to share my personal reflections on what it truly means to lead with courage.

From building trust to fostering alignment and cohesion, these inspiring insights will leave you with actionable takeaways as we head into the holiday season.

Tune in to celebrate courageous leadership and start 2025 with fresh motivation and purpose.

We Cover:
00:00- Introduction

00:47- Managing relationships with team members who you don’t get on with

05:03- Why we need to back ourselves

09:12- Taking bold steps to steer your career with confidence

11:10- From feeling stuck to finding freedom

15:19- How to remove fear from the equation

19:47- Leading through challenges and helping others navigate tough times

21:03- Embracing leadership as a continuous journey of growth and authenticity

23:43- How can leaders help others overcome fear and take action

28:51- The value of letting go to empower your team

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