Episode 179: Strategic Expertise vs. Emotional Intelligence—Which Drives Leadership Success?

Details Emotional intelligence has dominated leadership conversations for years—and for good reason. Leaders who listen, empathize, and build strong relationships create healthier, more engaged teams. But what if EQ isn’t the primary capability driving leadership effectiveness? Drawing on a global dataset of 128,000 leaders and 360-degree feedback from over a million raters, they explore what … Continued The post Episode 179: Strategic Expertise vs. Emotional Intelligence—Which Drives Leadership Success? first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN .

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Episode 179: Strategic Expertise vs. Emotional Intelligence—Which Drives Leadership Success? is an episode from The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast by Zenger Folkman Leadership.

This episode is 10:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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