663. Change Contagion - with Richard Boyatzis PHD

Author and professor Richard Boyatzis joins me on the Embodiment Coaching Podcast to discuss the deeper aspects of leadership, including why management isn't just about IQ or competencies. We dive into topics like emotional contagion, the work of Daniel Goleman, why traditional leadership training often fails, and the role of neuroscience in leadership. Richard shares insights on stress, renewal movements, play, hope, and what truly drives lasting change—whether in sobriety, weight loss, or overcoming narcissism. With his wealth of experience, this conversation is filled with wisdom and practical advice for anyone interested in leadership and personal transformation.

We're resharing this episode because it's one of our best, and packed with timeless insights on embodiment that are still relevant today. If you missed it the first time, we think you'll love it.

Learn more about Richard & connect with him here: https://www.facebook.com/richard.boyatzis

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Richard E. Boyatzis is Distinguished University Professor of Case Western Reserve University, Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. He graduated from MIT and Harvard. He has authored more than 200 articles and 9 books on leadership, competencies, emotional intelligence, competency development, coaching, neuroscience and management education, including the international best-seller, Primal Leadership with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee and the recent Helping People Change with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten. His Coursera MOOCs have over a million enrolled. 

To access a free copy of his recent paper on quality of relationships: Boyatzis, R.E., & Rochford, K. (2020). Relational climate in the workplace: Dimensions, measurement and validation. Frontiers in Psychology. 11(article 85). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00085

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