Part 1 of 2: Navigating the Global Emotional Recession with Joshua Freedman

There's a lot of talk about changes in the global power structure and its economics, but what about the economics of well-being? 

It seems we might already be in a global emotional recession.

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In this episode of the Dov Baron Show, we welcome returning champion Joshua Freedman, the preeminent expert in emotional intelligence, to explore the impact of a global emotional recession. . Together, we explore data from the world's largest EQ study, revealing a significant decline in emotional skills across 160 countries. Peeling back the layers to reveal how this metacrisis is affecting societal wellbeing, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, especially in the face of rising global instability and the impact of AI. . Joshua and Dov collaborate live to offer profound insights into the intersection of business performance and human-centric leadership.

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Joshua Freedman emphasizes the critical role trust and authentic emotional engagement play in navigating these turbulent times.

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00:00 Introduction 

00:05 Global Emotional Recession: A Silent Crisis

00:28 Meet Joshua Freedman: Pioneer in Emotional Intelligence

02:49 Current Global Issues and Emotional Wellbeing

03:19 Understanding the Metacrisis

04:22 Decline in Emotional Intelligence and Community

07:23 Leadership Challenges in Today's World

08:38 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

14:43 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Emotional Intelligence

24:01 The Importance of Trust and Authentic Leadership

27:25 Resources

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Website https://www.6seconds.org/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedman/ https://x.com/eqjoshhttps://www.instagram.com/joshmfreedman/?hl=en

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