Go Higher (Aired 12-18-25) Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Cultural Awareness for Modern Leaders

True leadership goes beyond titles—it’s about clarity, connection, and leading with purpose. In this powerful episode of Go Higher, aired on 12-18-25, host Erika Butler guides an insightful conversation on emotional intelligence, intercultural awareness, and what it truly takes to lead in today’s fast-paced, diverse world. This episode explores how leaders can navigate difficult conversations, manage emotions in high-pressure environments, and build trust across cultural differences. Viewers gain practical leadership tools to move beyond surface-level productivity and create meaningful impact in teams, organizations, and communities. From understanding human behavior to fostering empathy, accountability, and global collaboration, Go Higher challenges leaders to rise with courage, curiosity, and intention. Streaming on Now Media Television, this episode delivers real conversations, real strategies, and real growth for leaders ready to elevate their influence in business and life. Chapters (00:00:01) - Go Higher: The Power of Leadership(00:00:39) - Go Higher: When in the World, Lead With Emotion(00:01:47) - Why do emotional conversations feel so challenging in the workplace?(00:04:18) - How to Guide Leaders Through Emotion(00:06:31) - How Emotional Intelligence Changed a Leader's Behavior(00:10:30) - Emotional Awareness HABITS for Leaders(00:13:00) - Go Higher(00:13:49) - Cultural Intelligence in Group Work(00:16:20) - What Cultural Signals Do Leaders Miss During Meetings?(00:18:08) - Ethnic and Mixed Cultural Facilitation(00:20:07) - How to Facilitation in an unfamiliar Culture(00:21:28) - In the Arab World: An Insider's Guide to Living and Working(00:23:16) - Go Higher: When in the Arab World(00:25:47) - Go Higher: The Challenges of Leading Teams(00:26:46) - Ming Jin On The Ellen(00:27:07) - What Helps Teams Shift From Doing More to Actually Agreeing(00:29:58) - Leading with purpose(00:32:48) - In the Elevator With Trust(00:33:46) - Regular Rhythm(00:35:09) - Creating a Culture of Excellence(00:37:11) - Go Higher(00:37:59) - Intercultural Intelligence(00:38:32) - When did you first recognize the need for Intercultural Intelligence?(00:39:40) - What's the Greatest Cultural Blind Spots?(00:41:17) - Intercultural Agility(00:44:27) - President Trump Launches Love Every Human(00:46:19) - How ICI has helped me grow and evolve(00:49:18) - Go Higher: The Power of Leadership