Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Stop Letting Your Emotions Hijack Your Success | Travis Bradberry
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Sep 10, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Travis Bradberry, a leading voice on emotional intelligence (EQ) and best-selling author, shares insights from his decades of research. He explains why EQ often trumps IQ in determining success and explores how recognizing emotional blind spots can enhance relationships and performance. Listeners learn practical strategies for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the significant role EQ plays in effective leadership. Bradberry also highlights the importance of embracing discomfort to foster personal growth and resilience.
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Emotions Drive Behavior
- Emotions are the primary driver of behavior and happen hundreds of times daily.
- Understanding feelings gives you choice over the behaviors they produce.
Name Feelings, Then Choose Action
- Identify what you feel and why you feel it before acting.
- Use that awareness to channel the emotion into the behavior you want.
Use Others To Reveal Blind Spots
- Ask trusted others for feedback to expose blind spots when you lack assessment tools.
- Use their perspective to identify the specific EQ skills you should work on first.
