EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 51 MIN
How Emotional Intelligence can transform your Leadership (with Dr. Rick Fearnbaugh)
from The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations · host Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova
Can a military veteran learn how to be a more emotionally intelligent leader?Rick Fearnbaugh is proof that it’s possible.Coming from a world of Marine Corps leadership, he joins Lucie and Chris this week to share about his journey into the world of civilian leadership and how he needed to soften his approach. And this isn’t just something military veterans encounter – anybody coming from a blue collar environment or any culture that prioritizes work over relationships can relate to that transition. In this episode, Rick shares:- The big differences between military culture and civilian work culture- How he started building the muscle of emotional intelligence and self-awareness- How leaders can practice empathy and self-awareness- The importance of training to prevent fires - How to get employees to buy-inAbout Rick:Dr. Rick Fearnbaugh is a leadership development strategist who is passionate about helping new leaders build trust and foster cohesive, high-performing teams. He shares his leadership perspectives weekly in his newsletter, Perspectives on Leadership (https://perspectives-on-leadership.beehiiv.com/), offering fresh ideas to inspire and empower leaders. Rick lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, Alexis, and dog, Beatrice.Books Referenced:The Good Shepherd: https://a.co/d/2T7JCZsExtreme Ownership: https://a.co/d/cuXRqKDContact Chris and LucieCheck out the Mastering Difficult Conversations Course https://myleadershippotential.com/master-difficult-conversations-how-to/ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/tas.difficultconvosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TAS.difficultconversationsEmail – [email protected] – www.linkedin.com/in/chriswonglmhcLucie – www.linkedin.com/in/lucietesarova
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