Bonus Episode #3 Are EQ Skills Really ‘Soft Skills

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Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

25 episodes

1 week ago

Leadership Lessons is a weekly podcast for people who want to grow with intention — in leadership, life, and love. Hosted by Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II, this show bridges emotional intelligence, equity, and authentic growth to help you lead yourself and others with purpose and presence. Each episode blends evidence-based insight, personal storytelling, and practical strategy to help you navigate the human side of leadership — because leading well begins with living well. Whether you’re managing a team, building stronger relationships, or learning to heal and lead at the same time, these lessons will meet you right where you are. From navigating change and conflict to cultivating empathy, resilience, and self-awareness, Dr. Lee explores what it means to show up — not just as a leader in the workplace, but as a whole human being. Leadership Lessons invites you to go beyond titles and transactions, uncovering the emotional intelligence behind how we connect, communicate, and create impact. 🎧 Tune in weekly for conversations that help you grow with clarity, lead with compassion, and live with emotional intelligence — because how you lead in your work reflects how you show up in your life and love.

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Bonus Episode #3 Are EQ Skills Really ‘Soft Skills

Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

22 minutes

3 months ago

Bonus Episode #3 Are EQ Skills Really ‘Soft Skills

🎙️ Bonus Episode 3: Are EQ Skills Really “Soft” Skills?
Host: Dr. Fredrick Lee II | Leadership Lessons Podcast

Description:
Let’s set the record straight—emotional intelligence (EQ) is not a “soft skill.”
It’s a strategic leadership advantage.

In this bonus episode, Dr. Fredrick Lee II challenges one of the biggest myths in leadership development: the idea that EQ is optional, emotional, or less important than “hard” skills like finance, data, or operations.

🔎 Inside this episode:

Why calling EQ a “soft skill” reinforces bias and devalues human-centered leadership
What emotional intelligence actually is—and what it isn’t
A breakdown of the five EQ domains based on Dr. Daniel Goleman’s framework
Research-backed reasons why EQ outperforms IQ in predicting leadership success
How emotionally intelligent leaders build healthier teams, retain top talent, and foster innovation
Why empathy, self-regulation, and communication are the real power skills of today’s workplace

📚 Featuring insights from Google’s Project Oxygen, Harvard Business Review, and TalentSmartEQ, this episode makes it clear:
EQ isn’t fluff. It’s your edge.

If you’ve ever been told that being emotional makes you weak—or that empathy has no place in leadership—this episode is your reframe.

💼 Ready to take it further?
Dr. Lee offers personalized EQ coaching using the EQ-i².0 assessment to help you map your emotional intelligence strengths, stress points, and growth areas—with data you can trust.

🔗 Learn more or subscribe at: https://leadershiplessons.transistor.fm

🎧 Listen now on:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | Or wherever you listen.

💬 Join the Movement:
What part of this episode hit home? Share it with a colleague or leader who still thinks EQ is optional. And don’t forget to DM or comment with the EQ topics you want covered in future episodes!

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