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People avoid you for reasons that have nothing to do with your deodorant.You can be smart, talented, even funny—but if people feel unseen or misunderstood around you, your life gets smaller.Dr. Steven Stein has tested emotional intelligence in everyone from Air Force recruiters to reality TV contestants. And the results are weirdly human.EQ isn’t about being soft. It’s about knowing when to shut up, when to speak up, and when to walk away.This episode breaks down emotional intelligence like it’s a muscle group: you’ve got to work it, stress it, and recover from it. Steven explains the science, shares unexpected stories (like lighthouse keepers and narcissists), and makes EQ feel practicalWe explore:🔹 Spot the everyday signs you're low on EQ (and how to fix them)🔹 Build empathy without becoming a pushover🔹 Train your emotional intelligence like going to the gym🔹 The biggest traits of success in the FBI, air force, army and navy🔹 The psychology of reality TVCome away with the practical side of emotional intelligence in real life - not just in theoryWORKSHOP - Building certainty in an uncertain world😱 The world is spinning faster and increasingly feels unhinged✊ Use Psychology to build strong core foundations and make long-term decisions🗓️ This week only - 30% off code - EARLYBIRD🎟️ Join us - https://workshop.growthmindsetpodcast.comUPGRADE to Premium:🏖️ Ad-free listening🤘 Support the show🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.comSteven SteinBestselling author and psychologist who has worked with leading corporates, defense agencies and some of the biggest reality TV shows.Steven J. SteinBooks: EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your success Emotional Intelligence for Dummies Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve your goalsGet in Touch👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,comGrowth Mindset Psychology:Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)🛜 Website - Growth MindsetShow: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvementEpisode: Emotional Intelligence: Why the FBI Trains for Empathy, and You Should Too w/ Steven SteinChapters:Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
