Host: Joseph LewinGuest: Sidney Evans Episode originally aired live on Jun 30, 2025 on LinkedIn,Produced by Sell Through Social.🎯 Episode SnapshotAs AI becomes part of everyone’s daily workflow, technical skills are getting commoditized. What won’t be commoditized? Your ability to understand people, lead them, and connect with them.In this episode, Joseph and Sidney dig into emotional intelligence (EQ) as a competitive advantage in an AI-driven world—especially for leaders.🤖 AI Is Rising. EQ Just Got More Valuable.Sidney’s core argument:The companies that develop emotionally intelligent leaders will have a competitive edge in the AI era.Where EQ shines while AI struggles:Human-centered leadership – AI can handle data and logic; leaders still have to handle humans.Ethical decision-making – AI can’t fully grasp nuance, context, or long-term human impact.Team cohesion – People don’t bond with tools; they bond with leaders who listen, care, and guide.Change management – In seasons of disruption, emotionally intelligent leaders help teams navigate fear, uncertainty, and resistance.🧠 What Emotional Intelligence Actually IsSidney’s working definition:EQ is the ability to regulate, manage, and influence your behavior and emotions—especially in relation to others.Key components he highlights:Self-awareness – Noticing your internal state, triggers, and patterns.Self-regulation – Managing your reactions instead of being run by them.Empathy (not sympathy)Sympathy is “I feel bad for you” (about me and my feelings).Empathy is “I see how you feel; let me understand more and support you” (about you).Influence – Using your emotional awareness to positively guide people and situations.🧩 People Styles & EQ: The DISC-Like LensSidney uses a DISC-style framework to help leaders read and respond to others:D – Dominant (results-oriented): Direct, decisive, “Let’s fix it” energy.I – Intellect / Influencing (people-oriented): Focused on connection, energy, and people.S – Steady & Stable (service-oriented): Loyal, calm, prefers stability and harmony.C – Cautious & Conscientious (process-oriented): Analytical, detail-driven, system-focused.Example: walking into a cold roomD: “It’s cold. I’m turning up the heat.”I: “Hey, is anyone else cold?”S: “I’m glad I brought my sweater.”C: “I wonder if the thermostat or AC is broken.”Emotionally intelligent leaders adjust their communication style based on the person in front of them, rather than just defaulting to their own style.🗣 Better Questions > “You Good?”Sidney points out that “You good?” is a useless check-in; everyone just says “Yeah, I’m fine.”Better questions to build connection and insight:“What’s energizing you today?”“What project are you most excited about right now?”“What feels challenging for you...

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