Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership with David Cory

In this episode of the 'Future of Teamwork' podcast, Dane interviews David Cory, President and CEO of The Emotional Intelligence Training Company. David shares his journey from teaching outdoor skills and guitar in high school to becoming a leader in emotional intelligence training. He emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, recounting his struggle to introduce the concept two decades ago and describing the methodologies used in his company to improve personal and organizational effectiveness. David discusses various aspects of emotional intelligence such as self-perception, self-expression, relationships, decision-making, and stress management, and how these skills are crucial for creating high-performing teams and positive organizational culture. 

Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
01:43 Meet David Cory: From Outdoor Skills to Emotional Intelligence
03:22 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
04:12 Building High-Performing Teams with Emotional Intelligence
06:05 Challenges and Successes in Emotional Intelligence Training
08:54 The Role of Vulnerability and Trust in Team Dynamics
19:45 Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI
24:18 Exploring Emotional Intelligence
24:25 The Importance of Self-Expression
24:40 Virtual Meetings and Employee Engagement
25:17 Building Trust in Relationships
26:00 Decision Making and Emotions
27:08 Challenging Traditional Beliefs
29:01 The Role of Stress Management
29:46 Self-Perception and Self-Actualization
31:29 Empathy and Managerial Impact
35:31 Team Development and Authenticity
42:46 Continuing Emotional Intelligence Development
46:57 Conclusion and Key Takeaways