In this conversation, Simon Cockram and Faris Aranki explore the intersection of strategy and emotional intelligence in business. Faris shares insights from his experience as a strategy consultant, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in successfully implementing strategies. They discuss the need for stakeholder engagement, the significance of clear goal setting, and the role of focus in achieving success. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating a safe space for idea sharing, effective communication strategies, and the impact of environment on creativity.

Faris introduces his success formula, which combines IQ, EQ, and FQ, and highlights the necessity of anticipating challenges to maintain focus. Key Takeaways Emotional intelligence is crucial for successful strategy implementation. Stakeholder engagement is key to gaining buy-in for strategies. Pre-meeting engagement can significantly improve outcomes. Success is a combination of IQ, EQ, and FQ. Clear and defined goals are essential for success. Accountability in goal setting enhances commitment. Focus is vital for achieving business objectives. Generating a wide range of ideas leads to better solutions. Creating a safe space encourages open idea sharing. Understanding emotions can improve communication and leadership.

Chapters

00:00 The Intersection of Strategy and Emotional Intelligence

03:06 The Importance of Human Psychology in Strategy

05:55 Emotional Intelligence: A Core Component of Business

08:54 Engagement and Ownership in Strategy Development

11:53 The Success Formula: IQ, EQ, and FQ

15:02 Defining Clear Goals for Success

17:51 The Role of Transparency in Goal Setting

20:55 The Power of Public Accountability in Achieving Goals

23:50 Generating Ideas: The Key to Effective Strategy

27:13 Creating an Inclusive Environment for Idea Generation

30:08 Creating a Creative Environment

34:01 The Importance of Psychological Safety

36:07 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

49:24 The Power of Focus in Achieving Goals