Full Episode Page: Steve McFarland: Being an Emotionally Intelligent Business Leader (with full list of resources shared)

Episode Summary: Steve McFarland is a Master Chair of CEO Peer Advisory groups and Executive Coach with Vistage International. He’s also a Mental Fitness Coach with Positive Intelligence, and is a small business owner with 5 franchises of the School of Rock.

Steve talks about his background in big business and small business, and the lessons he has learned along the way. The conversation covers various topics related to leadership, business, and personal development. Some key themes include the power of personal experiences in shaping leadership style, the importance of building relationships with customers and employees, the value of small and nimble businesses, the concept of love in business, the impact of peer groups and coaching on personal growth, and the significance of investing in employee development.

Additionally, Steve discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and how it can be developed through positive intelligence. He explains the concept of saboteurs and the role they play in driving our behavior, and how engaging our sage can help us make better decisions. Steve also emphasizes the value of mindfulness exercises in managing our emotions and staying present in the moment. He shares his experience with peer groups and the benefits of having a support network of like-minded individuals.

Takeaways

• Emotional intelligence can be developed through positive intelligence and mindfulness exercises.
• Engaging our sage can help us make better decisions and manage our emotions.
• Peer groups provide valuable support and perspective for business owners.
• Lessons learned from past experiences shape our approach to future challenges.
• Being part of a high-performing peer group or receiving coaching can significantly enhance personal growth and performance.
• Investing in employee development is a powerful retention strategy and demonstrates a commitment to their success.

Chapters
00:00 The Power of Emotional Intelligence and Positive Intelligence
06:27 The Impact of Peer Groups on Business Owners
08:30 Navigating Big Business and Small Business Perspectives
38:44 The Concept of Love in Business
40:38 Investing in Employee Development and Training
50:41 The Impact of Peer Groups and Leadership

Where to Find Steve McFarland
Steve on LinkedIn

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