Great technical work stalls without great people skills. Andy talks with Dr. Jeff King about emotional intelligence as a practical toolkit for researchers, veterinarians, and production teams. They break down self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills into simple daily habits that reduce conflict, improve feedback, and make collaboration easier.

Listeners learn how to handle tough conversations, coach under pressure, and communicate across roles and departments. Dr. King shares real examples of turning lab insights into on-farm action by framing ideas for different audiences and by listening for what teammates need to do the job. The episode closes with a field-tested routine for building teams that deliver results and enjoy the work along the way.

CREDITS
Host - Andy Vance
Producer - Lyndsey Johnson
Audio Editor & Engineer - Michael Lunt

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