# Episode 57- The 5 EQ Drivers to Master in Leadership and with Teams with Chris Salem

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Podcast: [Extraordinary Leadership PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/extraordinary-leadership-podcast-7058725)
Published: 2025-11-13T03:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theextraordinaryleadership.com/podcasts/extraordinary-leadership-podcast-2/episodes/2149112616
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Duration seconds: 2940

## Resource

In this episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast , host Dagmara Asbreuk sits down with Christopher Salem —workplace strategist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of Sustainable Success —to unpack the real engine behind high-performing teams: emotional intelligence (EQ) . Chris shares the personal turning point that shaped his mission. Until 31, he lived from anger, anxiety, and addiction—patterns rooted in childhood and a deep need for validation. His father’s passing sparked a profound realization: we repeat emotional patterns until we take responsibility to change them. From there, Chris committed to what Dagmara calls inner mastery —recovery, Eastern meditation, and disciplined self-work—discovering the name for what transformed his life and leadership: EQ . Today, Chris helps organizations align EQ with business growth—because EQ isn’t “soft”; it’s strategic infrastructure bridging human connection and measurable performance. Together, we break down his framework, “The Five Things You Can Control,” a repeatable model any leader can use to build psychological safety, ownership, and sustainable high performance:   In this episode we unpack each of the 5: 1. Communication (Assumptions → Assertiveness): stop guessing, start clarifying. 2. Behavior: align actions with words to build trust. 3. Attitude: shift from “it’s happening to me” to “it’s happening for me.” 4. Emotions: pause and respond, don’t react. 5. Action: prioritize what moves the needle; delegate the rest.   Listen if you’re a CEO, executive, founder, or senior leader ready to elevate your presence, communication, and impact.   Take a moment after the episode to reflect: Which of the five drivers you need to elevate? What one shift will you implement this week? Extraordina…

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