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127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking

August 25, 2025 by Cal Walters

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In this conversation, Cal introduces the Intentional Leader Lab, a coaching program aimed at enhancing leadership skills through emotional intelligence. Dr. Travis Bradberry an expert in emotional intelligence, discusses its significance in leadership, differentiating it from IQ, and the importance of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence and the impact it has on personal and professional relationships.

Dr. Travis Bradberry is a best-selling author and a leading expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), co-authoring the #1 bestseller Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the book The New Emotional Intelligence. He co-founded TalentSmart, a provider of EQ assessments and training used by many Fortune 500 companies, and is currently the Chief People Scientist at LEADx. His work focuses on practical strategies and new research to help people improve their EQ, which impacts behavior, decision-making, and relationships.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0
By Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves
Leadership 2.0
By Bradberry, Travis, Greaves, Jean
Emotional Intelligence Habits
By Bradberry, Travis
The New Emotional Intelligence
By Bradberry, Travis

The Intentional Leader Lab is a six-month mastermind for successful leaders who refuse to plateau. Through my Narrow Path™ Framework, you’ll get the tools, coaching, and community you need to keep growing as you lead your team—and your life. Only 12 spots are available.

August 25, 2025 /Cal Walters
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