Part 1 of 2: Navigating the Global Emotional Recession with Joshua Freedman

There's a lot of talk about changes in the global power structure and its economics, but what about the economics of well-being? It seems we might already be in a global emotional recession. . In this episode of the Dov Baron Show, we welcome returning champion Joshua Freedman, the preeminent expert in emotional intelligence, to explore the impact of a global emotional recession. . Together, we explore data from the world's largest EQ study, revealing a significant decline in emotional skills across 160 countries. Peeling back the layers to reveal how this metacrisis is affecting societal wellbeing, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, especially in the face of rising global instability and the impact of AI. . Joshua and Dov collaborate live to offer profound insights into the intersection of business performance and human-centric leadership. . Joshua Freedman emphasizes the critical role trust and authentic emotional engagement play in navigating these turbulent times. . 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Global Emotional Recession: A Silent Crisis 00:28 Meet Joshua Freedman: Pioneer in Emotional Intelligence 02:49 Current Global Issues and Emotional Wellbeing 03:19 Understanding the Metacrisis 04:22 Decline in Emotional Intelligence and Community 07:23 Leadership Challenges in Today's World 08:38 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 14:43 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Emotional Intelligence 24:01 The Importance of Trust and Authentic Leadership 27:25 Resources . Website https://www.6seconds.org/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedman/ https://x.com/eqjoshhttps://www.instagram.com/joshmfreedman/?hl=en Get your copy of the EI-AI Workplace Status Report:https://www.6seconds.org/ai-ei-workplace-status-report-2025/ Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each guiding you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Are you curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging . "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture#curiosity #humanbehavior Connect with Dov Baron:https://[email protected], review, and send this episode to the most thoughtful builder you know. That is how the algorithm finds the people who still ask why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.