{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Intelligence Advantage ","title":"Breaking the Ivory Tower: Emotional Intelligence and Real-World Decision Making with Thomas Eymond Laritaz","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3329,"description":"Welcome to The Intelligence Advantage podcast. In this episode, host Gary Miller welcomes Thomas Eymond Laritaz, Founder and CEO of Highgate, for a thought-provoking conversation about emotional intelligence, decision-making, and the critical importance of stepping outside our own information bubbles. Thomas Eymond Laritaz shares insights from his career, advising presidents, prime ministers, and business leaders, and reflects on lessons learned from the worlds of engineering, government, and strategic intelligence.Together, Gary and Thomas explore the challenges of leadership, the dangers of operating within an echo chamber, and the necessity of seeking diverse perspectives. They dive into real-world stories about intelligence (and misinformation), why it’s essential to understand your opponent’s mindset, and the impact of emotional and self-awareness in both life and work. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction05:16 Talent, Practice, and Limits06:43 Empathy Fuels Effective Consulting11:48 Balancing Vision and Management15:50 Education, Engineering, and Career Path17:45 Managing EU Affairs for France21:07 Government Leadership and Intelligence Relationship26:40 Understanding Blind Spots in Disputes28:06 Sovereign Dispute Resolution Strategy34:01 Social Media's Disconnecting Impact37:46 Unpredictable Financial Market Trends40:14 Balancing Realism and Hope44:42 Intelligence Gathering vs. Utilization48:16 Private vs Public Intelligence Bias50:59 Competence Drives Accurate Outcomes53:48 Lesson for Future Leaders If you’re curious about the intersection of intelligence, leadership, and human connection, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Intelligence Advantage podcast for more fascinating discussions with industry leaders and to stay updated on future episodes! #IntelligenceAdvantage #TheIntelligenceAdvantagePodcast #GaryMiller #IntelligencePodcast #ThomasEymondLaritaz #StrategicIntelligence #EmotionalIntelligence #InvestigationPodcast #AssetRecovery...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/v_jBTvX5YoCWjZ7lVo4y9I96BPnwxLLX_WeNocfaTvI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OGM0/M2Y5M2M5MzNkYmYw/ZjQxOGI0NDUzYzM5/ZWJkYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}