{"podcast":{"title":"MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow","slug":"mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow-7308599","podcast_index_feed_id":7308599,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/mpwr-podcast-become-the-leader-you-want-to-follow","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e1/4c/48/dc/e14c48dc-65c8-49a9-b0be-15f276b5c439/ed1cd8b7e6fa5eb11e6e4e266d2ec94422feec9bbdbad3af4f2a8e2f3c77e043be261c15137940e8077ca85aee39e8ddb32ea7180fb020494d8c9f9486e66038.jpeg","author":"Eric Pfeiffer","episode_count":78,"summary":"People don't quit jobs, they quit bad leaders. We've all been there. Working under a leader who made every day feel like a battle, where communication was lacking, vision was unclear, and pressure felt like a crushing weight rather than a challenge to rise to. But what if you could be the leader who changes that? The MPWR Podcast is here to help you do just that. Hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, this podcast is for leaders who want to show up stronger, smarter, and more resilient in an increasingly high-stakes world. Because let's face it, leadership isn't easy. 83% of companies say leadership development is crucial, yet most leaders are left to figure it out on their own. And when leadership fails, the consequences are massive: • Toxic cultures • Disengaged employees • High turnover and burnout But when leadership thrives? Everything changes. • Teams feel empowered and engaged • Communication is clear and trust is strong • Productivity and performance soar Leadership is more than a job, it's a responsibility. And the best leaders? They don't just manage; they inspire. They create environments where people thrive, take ownership, and step into their full potential. 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The real number? Closer to 10 to 15 percent. That gap might be the most expensive blind spot in your leadership. As the fourth quarter ramps up, deals need closing, targets need hitting, and pressure pulls every leader's attention outward. In this episode, the first in a new miniseries on self-awareness and self-leadership, Eric Pfeiffer and Dawn Neldon make the case for turning inward when everything around you is demanding the opposite. As Eric puts it, \"We can only give to others what we first cultivate internally.\" The research backs it up. A landmark Cornell and Green Peak Partners study found that self-awareness is the single strongest predictor of overall leadership effectiveness, outperforming IQ and technical skill. Emotional intelligence is estimated to explain roughly 67 percent of what makes leaders effective, and 90 percent of top performers score high in it. Yet most leaders have never been taught how to actually practice it. In this episode, you'll discover: A simple, practical definition of emotional intelligence: bringing the best version of yourself to any context, especially under pressure The four muscle groups of emotional intelligence, and why most leaders overtrain the top two and neglect the \"legs\" that hold everything up The three sources of internal noise (mental, emotional, and physical) behind the 50,000 to 70,000 self-talk moments you experience every day Why 100 percent personal responsibility is the foundation every other leadership skill stands on Dawn doesn't sugarcoat it: \"The bad news is it's you. You're the problem. The good news is, it's you.\" Because the one thing you have the most power over is your own attitudes and behaviors. Imagine walking into your next high-stakes mee…","meta_description":"Ninety-five percent of people believe they're self-aware. The real number? Closer to 10 to 15 percent. 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