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Ego vs. EQ & You

Jen Shirkani

22 episodes

18 hours ago

Think ego is always the enemy? Think again. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve dig into how ego can fuel growth when kept in check and share practical ways to balance it with self-awareness for better results (and fewer regrets). Join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuaD5V7R0Ic. To share show ideas or get anonymous help with a challenging situation, please email: podcasts@jenshirkani.com #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #healthyeg...

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Think ego is always the enemy? Think again. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve dig into how ego can fuel growth when kept in check and share practical ways to balance it with self-awareness for better results (and fewer regrets). Join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuaD5V7R0Ic. To share show ideas or get anonymous help with a challenging situation, please email: podcasts@jenshirkani.com #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #healthyeg...

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Episodes (20/22)

Ego vs. EQ & You

S2E22: Self-Regard vs Ego

Think ego is always the enemy? Think again. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve dig into how ego can fuel growth when kept in check and share practical ways to balance it with self-awareness for better results (and fewer regrets). Join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuaD5V7R0Ic. To share show ideas or get anonymous help with a challenging situation, please email: podcasts@jenshirkani.com #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #healthyeg...

1 day ago

14 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S2E21: Introvert vs Extrovert

Ever wondered what truly sets introverts and extroverts apart? In this kickoff to our new “vs” series, Jen, Steve, and Angela dive into the real differences between these two personality types and the benefits of knowing them. Discover why understanding this key trait can help you thrive at work and in life. Join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuaD5V7R0Ic. To share show ideas or get anonymous help with a challenging situation, please email: podcasts@jenshirkani.com #EmotionalIn...

1 week ago

13 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S2E20: The Buzz: Emotional Intelligence and AI

Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it related to emotional intelligence (EQ). In this lively discussion with Jen Shirkani, Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor learn ways that leaders can utilize AI most effectively, along with some warnings on how not to use it. To share show ideas or get anonymous help with a challenging situation, please email: podcasts@jenshirkani.com Show Links: Forbes: 3 Ways AI is Redefining Leadership and Management by Brent Gleeso...

4 weeks ago

28 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S2E19: Feedback After Failure

Nobody wants to fail, especially a top performer who is focused and commited. So how to we approach feedback after failure? In this episode Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein share ways to approach a feedback conversation and turn criticism into a positive experience.

1 month ago

15 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S2E18: Betrayed By The Comfort Zone

We all face difficulty and setbacks, learn more about the comfort zone and how it impedes our ability to grow. Jen Shirkani shares more of her personal story of resilience and ways to cope using a skill model: MOST. Listen to learn details on how to use Motivation, Optimism and Stress Tolerance for success. Book Reference: Choose Resilience by Jen Shirkani

1 month ago

13 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S2E17: The Victim Virus

Do you work with people who play the victim? This episode describes how this attitude damages us and the workplace and explains the science behind why negative emotion is contagious. Learn how agency can counter-act victimhood. Book References: The Oz Principle by Connors, Smith and Hickman Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

1 month ago

13 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E16: The Buzz

In this lively episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor as they discuss current events and news stories with applications of emotional intelligence. This week they discuss ways to express emotion, a study on how many remote workers have secret second jobs, and the fall of servant leadership. To share comments or show ideas please email podcasts@jenshirkani.com. Show links: https://positivepsychology.com/express-emotions/ https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumle...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E15: EQ and the Human Dimensions

In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein as they discuss the differences between EQ, personality, communication styles and change styles. Sample reports referred to in this episode can be found at: https://penumbra.com/assessments/ We would love to hear from you! Share suggestions or comments at podcasts@jenshirkani.com.

3 months ago

18 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E14: Making Assumptions

In this episode, Jen Shirkani shares the risks of making assumptions, including an explanation of the fundamental attribution error and some personal examples.

3 months ago

9 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E13: Using Your EQ with Someone Who Has None

In this episode, Jen Shirkani shares a listener question regarding someone who reads others well but lacks emotional self-awareness. Several suggestions are discussed to help others raise their EQ, along with strategies for working with someone who lacks EQ. If you want (anonymous) assistance with a people problem, email Jen at podcasts@jenshirkani.com.

4 months ago

10 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E12: The Buzz

Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor in this episode to discuss a news story about an employee who set boundaries and got a raise, an overheard conversation related to co-worker conflict, and the trend to cut training dollars when employees need it the most.

4 months ago

25 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E11: Coaching 101

In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein to discuss executive coaching. Collectively, they have decades of experience and share insights on how to know who is coachable, what to look for in a coach, and ways to get the most from a coaching engagement. If you would like some free coaching support or help with a people problem, you can send a confidential email to podcasts@jenshirkani.com, we would be happy to help!

4 months ago

20 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E10: How to Beat 8 Ego Traps

This episode summarizes the definition of emotional intelligence, the role of ego and the 8 traps that are common among leaders. This is a synopsis of the book with the same title, "Ego vs EQ". Get coaching support or share a people problem by sending us a confidential email to podcasts@jenshirkani.com.

4 months ago

14 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E9: Relapsing Back to Your Old Ways

In this episode, Jen Shirkani describes Ego Trap 8 and the allure of the comfort zone to pull us from high EQ to high ego behaviors. Learn how to know if you have fallen into this trap and ways to avoid it. #EQ #emotionalintelligence #leadership #self-awareness #self-improvement #comfortzone #behavior

4 months ago

8 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E8: Losing Touch

In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor as they discuss the perils of losing touch with others. Statistics mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://www.apollotechnical.com/employee-retention-statistics/ #EQ #emotionalintelligence #ego #connected #relationships #selfawareness #selfimprovement #socialawareness #workplace

5 months ago

24 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E7: You Are Being Watched

In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein to discuss the importance of social self awareness and how perceptions are created by our actions. If you would like some free coaching support or help with a people problem, you can send a confidential email to podcasts@jenshirkani.com, we would be happy to help! #ego #EQ #emotionalintelligence #selfawareness #perception #remotework #socialawareness

5 months ago

20 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E6: Being Blind to Your Downstream Impact

In this episode Jen Shirkani shares the impact of our behavior and what happens when we don't appreciate the ripple effect of actions. #EQ #emotionalintelligence #ego #leadership #management #selfimprovement #selfawareness #impulsiveness #selfcontrol #impulse control

5 months ago

11 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E5: Letting Go of Control

In this episode, Jen Shirkani discusses the importance of delegation and the risks of not letting go of control. Books referenced in this episode: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith #EQ #Ego #emotionalintelligence #leadership #control #micromanagement #selfimprovement #selfawareness #delegation

5 months ago

12 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E4: Surrounding Yourself with More of You

In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor to discuss the common habit of being with others just like us. #EQ #Ego #emotionalintelligence #selfimprovement #groupthink #personality #communication #diversity

6 months ago

22 minutes

Ego vs. EQ & You

S1E3: Over Reliance on Technical Skills

In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein and they discuss the temptation to use technical skills at the expense of other skills. #EQ #emotionalintelligence #peopleskills #leadership #ego #selfimprovement #IQ #problemsolving #expertise

6 months ago

21 minutes