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80% of Employee Productivity Is Left on the Table with Kathy Eastwood

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What if 80% of your team's potential productivity is sitting idle right now? Kathy Eastwood, CEO and founder of E Equals Y, reveals that employee engagement hovers around just 20% — meaning leaders are leaving massive performance gains untouched simply because they haven't learned to speak their people's language. In this episode, Kathy shares her journey from CPA at Ernst & Young to Chief People Officer, uncovering the repeatable patterns that separate successful transformations from expensive failures. She introduces her "FEUD" framework (Fear, Ego, Uncertainty, Doubt) to help leaders identify what's actually blocking change in their organizations, and explains why understanding whether your team makes decisions from the head or the heart is the key to unlocking performance. Kathy brings a rare combination of financial rigor and people-first leadership, having led digital transformations across tech companies and nonprofits alike. Her insights on generational differences, growth mindset, and why command-and-control leadership is costing you talent are essential for any leader navigating today's complex workplace. Subscribe for more conversations on leading transformation that actually sticks, and share this episode with a leader who needs to hear it.

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Navigating Leadership in the Age of AI: Insights from Neuroscience and Emotional Intelligence

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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this episode, we have Yosi Kossowsky, a neural science expert and executive coach, joining us to delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and its impact on leadership within organizations. Yosi brings a unique perspective on how our brains work and how we can navigate our short-term impulses to create successful communication strategies and drive organizational change. Yosi shares his journey from a technical background in IT to the realm of emotional wellness therapy, where he discovered the intricate connections between our emotions, behaviors, and the hardware of our brains. Through his studies in neuroscience, Yosi unraveled the complexities of decision-making processes and the underlying reasons behind our behaviors, shedding light on why conscious decisions don't always align with our emotional experiences. Join us as we explore the intersection of neuroscience and executive coaching, uncovering the key insights and strategies that can help leaders better understand themselves and their teams. Whether you're a curious mind or a seasoned professional, this episode promises to spark thought-provoking conversations and inspire a deeper understanding of how our brains shape our leadership journeys. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative discussion with Yosi Kossowsky on The Digital Transformist! Listeners can get in touch with Yosi Kossowsky, the neural science expert and executive coach, through LinkedIn where they can learn more about his work and contact him for coaching services. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykossowsky/ Michael can be found at https://caxy.com and his podcast The Digital Transformist https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalTransformistPodcast Michael's book, Superpowered: 7 Leadership Superpowers Technology Executives Can Use to Grow a More Engaged, Tech-driven and Profitable Organization, can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Superpowered-Essential-Leadership-Technology-Executives/dp/1735504904

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