189. The Rise of Emotional Intelligence in Competitive Environments: How NFL Teams (and Corporate Leaders) Are Rewriting the Leadership Playbook

EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 47 MIN

189. The Rise of Emotional Intelligence in Competitive Environments: How NFL Teams (and Corporate Leaders) Are Rewriting the Leadership Playbook

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What does it take to create a winning environment...on the field and in the workplace?In this episode of Enneagram at Work, former Philadelphia Eagles Player, PhD, and leadership consultant Dr. Dereck Faulkner joins us for a deep dive into the evolution of leadership inside the NFL, and the powerful lessons it holds for business leaders today.From building trust and mentoring under pressure to using emotional intelligence in high-performance environments, Dr. Faulkner shares insights from his 170+ page dissertation, interviews with NFL executives, and firsthand experience as a wide receiver turned executive.Whether you're leading a sales team, a corporate department, or a sports team, you'll walk away with a clearer picture of how great leaders lead, and how to shape a culture people want to be a part of.In this episode:What the NFL can teach us about modern leadershipThe shift from command-and-control to servant leadershipWhy your leadership style should evolve over timeMentorship vs. advice (and why peer support matters)Building trust and harmony in diverse teamsWhy “everyone doing their 1/11th” is the secret to successDr. Faulkner's take on being the CEO of yourselfUsing your "Swiss Army Knife of Leadership" >>> Connect with Dr. Faulkner at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereck-faulkner-ph-d-mba-0548b926/>>> Learn more about giving to and getting involved with Athletes for Vets: https://www.athletesforvets.org/Find your next suit: https://www.lewisdeanbespoke.com/*********Learn more about developing the team behind the team at your sports organization: https://www.enneagrammba.com/sports-organizationsHave a request for a future episode? Drop a text here! 🗓️ Book a Guided Enneagram Workshop for your team retreat at work:https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshops✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheethttps://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

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