{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Sovereignty Podcast: Career Growth and Promotion","title":"A Volcano Doesn't Erupt Overnight: How to Build Emotional Intelligence Before You Break","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":929,"description":"Most leaders walk into the room looking strong while falling apart inside. And without emotional intelligence, that pressure builds until something erupts.In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, host Ralph Owens and co-host Terry Baylor continue their conversation with Amethyst Roberson — author, speaker, and emotional intelligence strategist. This is Part 2 of 5.Amethyst introduces the internal audit framework — four questions every leader should ask themselves before walking into any high-stakes situation. She breaks down the difference between honesty and vulnerability on a team, explains why emotional intelligence is an inside job before it is an outside skill, and shares why the volcano effect is the most predictable leadership failure most professionals never see coming.What you will learn in this episode:- The four-question internal audit every leader needs before entering a high-pressure room- Why you must self-regulate before you can regulate your team- The difference between honesty and vulnerability — and why great teams need both- How the volcano effect silently destroys team culture over time- Why emotional intelligence starts with the conversation you have with yourselfThis episode is for you if:- You walk into rooms looking composed while carrying real weight internally- You lead teams and want to build genuine psychological safety- You want practical EQ tools you can apply before your next difficult conversation- You are navigating workplace stress, pressure, or conflict and need a framework👤 View Amethyst Roberson's guest profile🧾 Chapters***********************************📺 Watch This Episode on YouTube***********************************🌐 Visit the Leadership Sovereignty HubEverything you need to lead with clarity, confidence, and strategy — in one place.https://www.leadershipsovereignty.com- Listen to or watch our full episode library- Download free leadership frameworks, guides, and tools- Read in-depth show notes and guest...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q11oXTiPmdD5f3NFX1fMBTw124PYDXNyA3FwNLM8bZ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMWQz/ZDlhNWI3N2IyOGZj/MTFlOTYwM2RkNGEz/NjA3Zi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}