# DreamBoard Media CEO Michelle McCullough

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Podcast: [Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484)
Published: 2025-03-21T10:00:07+00:00
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## Resource

In this insightful episode, we reconnect with Michelle McCullough, a leadership development expert, to discuss the evolution of her career from Startup Princess to her current work in emotional intelligence and leadership training. Michelle shares her journey, the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, and how it impacts productivity, employee engagement, and overall company culture. 00:00 - Introduction and catching up with Michelle McCullough 00:36 - The story behind Startup Princess 01:19 - Michelle's current work in leadership development 02:02 - The crisis in emotional intelligence post-COVID-19 03:19 - How to improve emotional intelligence 04:19 - The importance of positivity and joy 04:48 - The role of AI in emotional intelligence 05:23 - Leadership and emotional intelligence 06:29 - Common challenges faced by companies and leaders 07:57 - The impact of remote and hybrid work on productivity and culture 10:50 - The need for human connection beyond Zoom 12:13 - The importance of understanding and supporting employees 14:43 - The future of work and the end of "button pusher" jobs 16:00 - The value of communication and humanities degrees 18:51 - Leadership fatigue and the need for resilience 20:04 - The evolving role of business leaders in society 23:31 - Building trust in organizations 27:59 - The role of social media in emotional well-being 31:28 - The importance of owning your audience 33:23 - Key findings from Michelle's research on emotional intelligence If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our websit…

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