Ego vs. EQ & You
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<p>Unlock your edge at work and at home. Each episode delivers smart, practical ways to use emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships, boost performance, and communicate with confidence. Whether you’re a business leader, a teammate, or simply someone who wants better interactions every day, this podcast is your weekly EQ advantage.</p>
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2026
Talking vs Listening
<p>In this episode of the Versus Series, Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein explore the balance between talking versus listening and why emotional intelligence is key to knowing when to do each. Through stories from sales coaching, meetings, interviews, and everyday relationships, they discuss how some people dominate conversations while others stay too silent—both of which can create misunderstandings and missed opportunities. They highlight how stress can cause people to either talk excessively or shut down, and how others often interpret silence or over-talking in ways we don’t intend. The conversation emphasizes that effective communication isn’t about being naturally talkative or quiet—it’s about reading the room, adapting to the situation, and finding the right balance between speaking up and tuning in.#communication #talking #listening #self-improvement #socialawareness #emotionalintelligence #EQ #leadership </p>
April 9, 2026
S2E32: Leading vs Following
<p>Can you truly lead if you don't know how to follow? In this installment of our "Versus" series, Jen is joined by Steve Friedlein to deconstruct the symbiotic relationship between leadership and followership. From the "C-Suite Generalist" to the "Coach vs. Player" analogy, they explore why the best leaders are often the ones willing to step back and let their team take the wheel.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why "independence" can sometimes be a leadership trap.</p></li><li><p>The Conductor Analogy: Leading without playing the instrument.</p></li><li><p>How to transition from a technical expert to a leadership generalist.</p></li><li><p>Why introverted leaders often have a hidden advantage.</p></li><li><p>The "Boss Baby" dynamic: Leadership in our personal lives.</p></li></ul><p>#followership #leadership #interdependence #successionplanning #businessgrowth #professionalgrowth #careeradvice #leadershipmindset #leadershiptips</p>
March 25, 2026
S2E31: Daring to Trust
<p>In this episode, Jen is joined by Steve Friedlein to explore the challenge of <strong>“daring to trust.”</strong> Trust can be fragile, and rebuilding it—whether we were the cause of the breakdown or someone else was—often requires courage and self-reflection. Rather than focusing on what others should do differently, the conversation emphasizes taking responsibility for <strong>our own behaviors that build or erode trust</strong>.</p><p>Drawing on insights from The Speed of Trust, Jen and Steve discuss how trust is built on two key pillars: <strong>character and competence</strong>. It’s not enough to have good intentions—people must also demonstrate reliability and capability over time. They also examine common <strong>“trust traps”</strong> like gossip, assumptions, avoidance, and bypassing others in communication, all of which can quietly undermine relationships.</p><p>The episode highlights how trust is rebuilt through <strong>small, everyday interactions—micro moments of honesty, feedback, and follow-through.</strong> While trust can break quickly, restoring it requires <strong>patience, consistency, and the willingness to have difficult conversations</strong>.</p><p>Whether at work or at home, rebuilding trust often begins with a simple but courageous step: <strong>daring to start the conversation.</strong></p><p><strong>#trust #podcast #leadership #conflict #ego #EQ #emotionalintelligence</strong></p><p><br></p>
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- What is Ego vs. EQ & You?
<p>Unlock your edge at work and at home. Each episode delivers smart, practical ways to use emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships, boost performance, and communicate with confidence. Whether you’re a business leader, a teammate, or simply someone who wants better interactions every day, this podcast is your weekly EQ advantage.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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