Leaders are losing people. Here's why.

The uncomfortable truth for leadership today is simple:
Organizations aren’t losing people because of compensation, remote work, or generational differences. They’re losing people because the environment has become emotionally unstable and professionally confusing.

In this episode, I break down the real reasons leaders are losing their best talent — and why emotional intelligence (EQ) is no longer optional. You’ll learn how workforce expectations have shifted, why middle management has collapsed, how AI is reshaping the next generation of leaders, and what leaders must do now to build clarity, stability, and trust.

If you’re a CEO, owner, executive, or team leader, this episode will give you actionable frameworks you can apply immediately.

What You’ll Learn
Why top performers leave quietly

How emotional instability destroys trust

The collapse of middle management

How AI is changing the next generation of leaders

Why EQ is now a leadership superpower

Practical steps to build clarity and stability

How to reduce emotional friction inside your team

WorkforceG & Leadership Support
If your organization needs help implementing a leadership operating system with clarity, cadence, KPIs, and EQ standards, email me to book your appointment today Steve@SteveYaps.com

Because the workforce has changed. Leadership must change with it.

00:00 – Introduction: The real reason leaders are losing people
01:12 – Emotional instability and professional confusion
03:05 – Why culture is defined under stress
04:20 – Why top performers leave quietly
05:10 – EQ is now a leadership superpower
06:45 – The workforce has changed — leadership must change
07:30 – Episode overview and who this is for
08:25 – The current workplace conflict
10:05 – The collapse of middle management
11:40 – Real‑world EQ examples (Microsoft, J&J, Cisco)
14:10 – Why performance suffers when EQ is missing
15:45 – The rise of AI in education
18:20 – How AI is shaping future leaders
20:05 – The leadership gap: performance vs people skills
22:00 – Trust as the real operating currency
23:40 – Why teams break without emotional stability
25:10 – Actionable EQ steps for leaders
28:00 – The dual‑system model: clarity + emotional intelligence
29:30 – Closing message and call to action

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