Leaderhood & Parentship

Day In the Life for an Emotionally Intelligent Leader

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#25 - In our most vulnerable episode to date, Shane walks us through his entire daily routine from start to finish. Shane starts off explaining why every leader should care about emotional intelligence and transformational leadership before taking us along with him through a typical work day. We discuss grounded empathy, emotional check-ins, steps Shane takes after every client call, how leaders can manage their boundaries through the day, and the importance of switching gears before walking in your home at the end of a long day. All of the habits shared in this episode are done to facilitate the needs of leadership in our busy, ever changing world. 

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Show Notes:

  1. [01:15] Where did today’s topic inspiration come from? 
  2. [03:45] The importance of consistency. 
  3. [04:50] How this day is being framed. 
  4. [08:45] Why should leaders care about EQ work and transformational leadership?
  5. [10:55] 4 factors from the past few years that make leadership more challenging. 
  6. [15:32] Shane’s morning routine: Emotional check-in, breathwork and grounded empathy. 
  7. [16:45] The difference between an emotion and a mood. 
  8. [19:45] What is grounded empathy?
  9. [26:35] Arriving at the office. 
  10. [28:20] CultureSmith’s 5 tenants. 
  11. [37:55] What Shane does after every coaching call. 
  12. [42:40] The one thing Shane always does at lunch. 
  13. [47:00] Time management strategies. 
  14. [49:15] How Shane maintains his boundaries throughout the day. 
  15. [52:45] Ending the day.
  16. [54:35] The commute home and switching gears. 
  17. [58:00] Before walking in the door. 
  18. [1:01:05] Bedtime routine and sleep hygiene. 
  19. [1:06:15] The two habits Shane would never give up. 

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