308. Networking with EQ: How to Read the Room, Make an Impact, and Grow Your Business
Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is so much more than just being good with people. It's about truly understanding yourself, reading the room, and fostering real, meaningful connections - whether that's with your clients, vendor partners, or even at networking events.
EQ is a topic that can completely transform the way you navigate relationships in business and in life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The four pillars of emotional intelligence (EQ) and how to apply them in business
✅ Why reading the room is your networking superpower
✅ How to move past surface-level small talk and spark meaningful conversations
✅ The role of self-awareness and social skills in making lasting connections
✅ Tips for introverts and those with social anxiety to ease into networking
✅ The do’s and don’ts of following up after an event (without being pushy!)
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Website: https://www.bybriangreen.com
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00:00:00 - Emotional Intelligence: More Than Just Being Good with People
00:02:25 - Are We Forgetting the Human Side of Networking?
00:04:20 - Reading the Room: Your Secret Networking Superpower
00:14:38 - Stop the Small Talk! How to Go Deeper
00:17:50 - How to Make People Feel Seen and Heard
00:25:24 - Introverts, This One’s for You
00:31:03 - The Right Way to Follow Up After Events
00:37:55 - Networking That Actually Feels Authentic
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