Spiritual intelligence-driven success

With David C. Barnett, I trace my journey from tech CEO to SI researcher and coach. We get practical: daily gratitude, the decision tool that involves envisioning your future self, and why aligning your mission with your personal calling offers both morale and results.

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Emergency vs. Emergence

I joined Dr. Amy Robbins in a discussion centered around one of the most notable inflection points of my life—a spiritual awakening that sparked the unraveling of everything I held dear. Together, we explore the fine line between spiritual emergence and emergency, the seven domains of spiritual intelligence, and what it means to embody wisdom even when the world thinks you’ve lost your mind.

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Love is our greatest renewable resource

I appeared on Gigi Sabbat’s podcast to tell my story—the path that took me to studying spiritual intelligence. We also cover emotional intelligence and the positive feedback loop that occurs when we extend our hearts to one another.

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Spirit as the animating breath of life

Join me and host April Chavez as we dig into real-world examples on how to tap into our SI and share our gifts with the world. From focusing our attention to staying present to my daily gratitude practice, SI capacities help us connect to our spirit—our essence at the core of who we are.

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Elevating leadership with SI

Join host Kim-Adele Randall and me as we unpack spiritual intelligence—its role in my life thus far, its differences from emotional intelligence, and practical ways to develop it. What kind of progress might we see if we start paying attention?

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Finding Your Authenticity in leadership

In this episode, Paul Ross and I discuss authentic leadership—including how our presence can affect our colleagues, what true authenticity means, and one of the biggest challenges I faced as a CEO.

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SI MEets the skeptics

Will and Karen are two self-professed skeptics, and I was delighted to join them for a lively conversation about all things SI. We start with practical ideas like assessing one’s SI and getting in “spiritual shape,” as Karen puts it. Eventually we build to discussing the real pain and setbacks we’ve faced and how we’ve reframed them to come out stronger the other side (with lots of laughs along the way).

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Rocking Through Success and Setbacks

In this episode of Tim Melanson’s podcast, we talk about what it means to live and work from purpose, why spiritual intelligence is just as essential as IQ or EQ, and how working from home can still be deeply meaningful and connected. We also discuss the power of intuition, unpack the myth of our separateness, and even touch on my favorite rockstar! (Is it what you expected?)

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“Business as a spiritual discipline”

What is a leader and what is a manager? How can we create alignment in our communities? In this lighthearted conversation on David Meltzer’s podcast, we unpack SI’s benefits, as well as real, practical ways to begin developing it today.

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SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE, on a daily basis

“How do we practically apply spiritual wisdom in our daily lives?”

This was the central question in my recent, deeply enriching dialogue with Michal Spiegelman, where I shared research-based insights on spiritual intelligence and its five transformative domains. Together, we explored how to authentically bridge spiritual wisdom with practical living.

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Why does SI Matter?

In this can’t-miss episode, I join author and Resilience Institute founder Brad Hook to discuss my life’s work. Together, we unpack the mind-body problem, discuss how to manage one’s ego, and even share a sneak peek for my next project: Spiritually Intelligent Relationships.

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Can Spiritual Intelligence strengthen your relationship?

I recently had the pleasure of joining Shana James on her podcast for a raw, honest conversation about love, intimacy, and spiritual intelligence in relationships. What I appreciated most was how we explored relationships that go beyond ego, how to balance autonomy and connection, and how to practice boundaries without disconnecting from your partner.

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Can you Walk the walk, not just talk the talk?

What does it mean to truly practice forgiveness? And what does it mean to incorporate one’s spirituality into their spiritual intelligence? Host Dan Reeves and I talk about bridging the spiritual and the practical in this engaging episode (including a deep dive on recovery and AA).

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We need more than IQ and EQ from our leaders

Speaking with Brad Hook on his show was not only enlightening, but enjoyable too. We cover the research behind spiritual intelligence, how SI can power resilience, and practical ways to approach a conversation with your colleagues about SI—as Brad put it the “key to anti-fragility.”

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How si interacts with Mental health

What do you get when you cross a clinical psychologist with a social worker who specializes in working with borderline population? A must-listen episode digging deep into how mental health, positive psychology, and spiritual intelligence can overlap. I also share a bit more about my own struggles with mental health and the many missteps I’ve made on my path till now—walking a high wire and finding more balance with every step.

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Spiritual intelligence as the key to success

In this episode, host Brandon Gano and I explore how leaders can cultivate a sense of mission, foster authentic connection, and create cultures where people can truly thrive. This isn’t about enforcing spirituality in the workplace. It’s about approaching leadership from a place of human nature, leading to more engaged employees, more harmonious workplaces, and better business outcomes.

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Pocket Sized Pep talk on SI

Rob and I join forces to discuss how spiritual intelligence fuels authentic leadership. Who are the most inspired leaders (and, by extension, most inspired teams) you can think of? We cover real-life stories of spiritually intelligent leaders breaking down barriers and turning challenges into opportunities in this can’t-miss conversation.

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SI AS the antidote for our human mortality

What comes to mind when you hear someone described as “emotional”? What about when you hear them described as “emotionally intelligent”? In this conversation, Morgan and I explore emotional and spiritual intelligence—how both are essential to living with meaning. We also talk about the power of purpose, how it feels to be part of a greater whole, and the implications of our mortality as humans.

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A NEW DIRECTION

What if your greatest leadership asset was actually your spirit? In this conversation, I share the Seven Pillars of Spiritual Intelligence and how they can transform the way we lead and live. Together, host Jay Izso and I explore how true inspiration doesn’t come from control, but from alignment with something deeper.

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From Fear to Fire: Transforming Leadership

Tune into my recent conversation with Heather Hansen O’Neill where we unpack spiritual intelligence—particularly why it’s the ultimate practical tool in any leader’s toolkit. We also discuss my book, my online SI assessment, and how our SI capacities are actually inside us all along, waiting to be cultivated.

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Beyond mind and emotions

I’m thrilled to invite you to my new free course, “Beyond Mind & Emotions: The Power of Spiritual Intelligence,” created in partnership with my friend Steve Farrell and Humanity’s Team, the largest global streaming platform for consciousness-raising Masterclasses and Transformational Education. If you long for deeper meaning, greater alignment, or a more grounded way to meet life’s challenges, this reflection is for you.

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WITneSSes

I had the pleasure of joining Amb. Elisha for a deep and personal conversation on spiritual intelligence—what it really means, how it’s shaped my journey, and why it’s essential for powerful, heart-centered leadership. We talked about everything from my time in the Israeli military to building (and losing) a tech company, to the awakening that shifted my entire path.

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ACTUALLY YOU CAN

Spiritual intelligence isn’t just about belief—it’s about slowly and steadily harnessing its qualities to improve our lives. That’s why I was so excited to join Myf on her show to discuss the quiet, remarkable power we all have inside us to change not just our leadership but our whole selves. Actually, we all can.

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The Leadership Download podcast

In this episode, I share how spiritual intelligence (which isn’t tied to religion or spirituality) can transform how you lead and live. Drawing from my work coaching 100+ CEOs, I divulge key insights on how we can all lead with SI, creating a ripple effect of inspiration, connection, and fulfillment throughout our life and work.

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Let’s think about it podcast

What if the key to exceptional leadership isn’t another strategy, but a deeper connection to who we truly are? I’ve spent my life—from the military to tech startups to a PhD—exploring how spiritual intelligence transforms both leadership and our own fulfillment. In this episode, I share the 22 core qualities that define spiritually intelligent leaders, and how you can develop them too.

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Love In Action Podcast

Does self-care play an essential role in leadership? In this episode, host Marcel Schwantes and I lay out the 7 dimensions of SILeadership—the main characteristics of effective, inspired leaders. We also talk about how to integrate SI into your life and work, and how self-care can form a sustainable foundation for innovation in business.

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The Mindful Living

What if leadership drew from something deeper than simple IQ or emotional intelligence? Tune into this episode to hear more about the transformative effect of SI. Host Sana and I cover how to nurture this breakthrough new form of intelligence, curating gratitude and mindfulness practices that can not only reshape our corporate culture, but also revitalize our lives.

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Human Capital Innovations Webinar

Had a great conversation Dr. Jonathan H. Westover on his webinar. Together we dive into the research backing for spiritual intelligence, including its impact on both individuals and businesses. We also explore how to cultivate SI qualities as habits, asking whether it’s possible to truly retrain our brains with SI.

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Essential Skills for Humaning

Recently I joined workforce development expert Christina Eanes to discuss the seven dimensions of spiritually intelligent leadership. She and I break down how trauma can teach us resilience, how we can recenter ourselves when it comes to ego, and how each of our potential is unbounded.

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Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE

As part of this appearance, I was able to share more about the basis for my research into spiritual intelligence, including the universal values that emerge across all faith traditions, as well as within positive psychology. We also discuss the balance between individualism and interconnection, and how to break free of burnout.

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MOVE MOUNTAINS PODCAST

Tune into my conversation with Charlie White, where we explore how spiritual intelligence can enhance leadership, helping us all guide our teams with greater purpose, passion, and authenticity.

I also share insights from over a decade coaching hundreds of CEOs, and how all of my life experiences have guided me to this moment.

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Transformation Starts Today

Thrilled to join Dr. Jamil Sayegh in a conversation about spiritual intelligence—how to build it as a habit, how it can promote interconnectedness while preserving individuality, and how it can help our businesses adapt to our ever-changing times.

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Walk in Victory

For anyone seeking candid conversations about isolation, depression, and the spiritual awakenings that can miraculously result from them, check out this episode of a show hosted by NaRon Tillman. We also discuss self-care, how spirituality and leadership connect, and ask the question, “What does it really mean to lead with purpose?”

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THE KAJ Studio Podcast

Excited to share a guest appearance where I discuss staying consistent with emotional and spiritual health, spiritual intelligence in the age of AI, and how my own experiences as a CEO gave me unique insight into what to do (and especially what NOT to do) as a leader.

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THE LOVE CAST

In this episode, I open up about my journey—from growing up in war-torn Israel and serving in the Israeli army to navigating a psychospiritual breakdown as a CEO, which led to my spiritual awakening. If you’re curious about the transformative power of spiritual intelligence in life and leadership, this episode is for you.

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HUMANITY’S TEAM COURSE

I am beyond thrilled to be announcing my new course, Awakening Spiritual Intelligence on HumanityStream+. This six-module program is designed to help you awaken and embody key spiritual intelligence capacities through focused teachings, guided meditations, and experiential exercises to deepen your practice. Join me to explore how developing spiritual intelligence can bring greater clarity, connection, and purpose to your journey.

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The Inspire Greatness Podcast

In this conversation, I dive deep with host Matt Tenney into three essential strategies for inspiring greatness in teams: aligning personal purpose with team mission, fostering a true sense of community, and leading with grace. Don’t miss this invaluable info!

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Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

Check out my recent chat with Avik Chakraborty on his show! We dive into how spiritual intelligence can usher in a new era of personal growth,and inner peace. Also, I share insights on aligning with our inner wisdom—absolutely one of the best ways to navigate life’s challenges and opportunities.

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Working on Purpose

In this deep dive with host Dr. Alise Cortez, we explore how spiritual intelligence can be a powerful tool in leadership, transforming teams and driving meaningful results. From building trust to unlocking team potential, we discuss how leading with purpose and inner wisdom can reshape the workplace.

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The CHris Voss Podcast

In this episode, I chat with Chris about the practical ways spiritual intelligence can transform leadership by fostering personal inspiration that fuels team success. From improving morale to boosting business outcomes, we cover how leading from a place of deeper purpose creates sustainable impact.

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STRONG LEADERS SERVE

Just released is my episode of Teri Schmidt’s show, during which I discuss my journey from high-stress corporate life to becoming an authority in spiritual intelligence. We also explore how spiritual intelligence correlates with better team morale, lower turnover, and improved financial results!

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Virtual LeaderCon 2024

Tune into “Beyond IQ and EQ: The Rise of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership,” for my discussion with Kevin Eikenberry at Virtual LeaderCon, which is an online event that brings together leadership experts to talk about the most pressing and emerging leadership and learning topics.

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The empathy edge

What is the role of spiritual intelligence in a world increasingly driven by AI? Tune into my conversation with speaker, founder, and author Maria Ross as we discuss artificial intelligence, the military, and how all leaders can adapt to the changing landscape of business—where SI qualities like empathy are key.

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PRESENTATION AT the 2nd global webinar on artificial intelligence and data science

I was honored to join the 2nd ever Global Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, presenting my thoughts in a talk titled, “Emotional, Spiritual, and Artificial Intelligence: What’s their Relationship?”

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PEOPLE BUSINESS

In this appearance alongside host O’Brien McMahon, we dig into the benefits of spiritual intelligence, how to help clients find their own spiritual intelligence, and how community plays a role in all of it.

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Leveraging Thought Leadership

In this appearance, Bill Sherman and I dive deep into a concept that’s close to my heart: Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. In this episode, I share my journey—from my early days in the Israeli military to founding companies, burning out, and ultimately discovering the power of spiritual intelligence in leadership.

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THE Mindful Leadership Podcast

Join us as we delve into the transformative power of Spiritual Intelligence. In this episode, I share my journey as a clinical psychologist and leadership coach, exploring how integrating spiritual intelligence can enhance leadership, culminating in a meditation!

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THE Strong Mind, Strong Body podcast

Tune into my interview with Angie Miller! In it, we discuss how to replace fear with self-trust in leading your life and how to recognize fear-driven decisions, cultivate self-trust, and transform anxiety into action.

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The People Dividend Podcast

Check out my recent appearance on this podcast, where host Mike Horne and I discussed spiritual intelligence as an essential framework for effective leadership. Together, we emphasized virtues like purpose, service, gratitude, compassion, and integrity, showing how they enhance well-being and leadership.

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Raising Consciousness with Luke Burrows

Tune into my recent episode on a podcast that explores all facets of the human experience through ancient wisdom and modern health-affirming science to help people live their best lives and raise human consciousness.

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THE CORPORATE LIFE

In my second appearance on this leadership podcast, host Hina and I get a little more personal. I also read some select excerpts from my book as woven into the conversation and in response to her questions!

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LEADING THROUGH CRISIS

Tune into my recent conversation focused on resilience and leadership, where we discussed what it means for an organization to truly embrace spiritual principles (independent of any religion) and where so many fall short.

“When we understand our interconnectedness and interdependence, we start caring for the totality that we’re in… It transforms our lives (if we let it).”

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Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley

Recently I joined Ryan Hartley on his show to discuss how I first became interested in spiritual intelligence and leadership, and how my time in the military sparked my desire for a more compassionate and human approach to leadership. We also cover my own unique soul and heart print, and how each of us can discover our own, as while all of us are One, we are not the same.

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Engage for Success

On this radio show installment, Jo Moffat and I shared our thoughts on spiritual intelligence: how it differs from and complements emotional intelligence, and how it contributes to leadership, the cultivation of community culture, and the productivity impact in the workplace, as well as to individual happiness, wellbeing, and deeper meaning and fulfillment in life in general.

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Mindfulness Mode Podcast

Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Bruce Langford on his podcast. On it, we discussed shame, the effect of early childhood bullying, and the power of breathing.

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Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast

Listen as Dr. Marie Gervais and I dig into the role of spiritual intelligence in effective leadership. In the episode, I also open up as we discuss my own cultural and historical roots, engaging in a raw and vulnerable conversation about how childhood sexual abuse has shaped me.

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SPIRITUAL MEDIA BLOG PODCAST

Check out my recent appearance, where we discussed my life experiences, research, advice for business owners and employees who would like to implement my insights on spiritual intelligence into their life and work, and my book!

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The Corporate Life Podcast

Listen as host Hina Siddiqui and I dive into the dynamic world of corporate leadership and explore the transformative role of spiritual intelligence.

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The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Tune into my recent episode on a show devoted to discussing leadership development and ideas to help us all see the world differently, lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those we lead.

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The leadershifter SHOW

On Shani Magosky’s podcast, business strategy and culture meet. She and I had an intriguing conversation exploring shifts of all sorts that are required for your own, your team’s, and your organization’s success.

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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Check out this episode, where host Srini Rao and I discuss my journey to where I am today, and the importance of meaning, grace, presence, truth, and wisdom in leadership.

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The deep leadership podcast

Tune in as Jon Rennie and I break down Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, discussing how my book guides leaders to develop spiritual intelligence through a connection to the core of their existence—their spirit.

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THE SUCCESS WAVE

Vinetta hosts a podcast crafted for those seeking a holistic approach to personal and professional development. On the show, we discuss the impact of SI on CEOs’ happiness and effectiveness, as well as the power of our most renewable resource—love!

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The Fearless Happyness Podcast

Listen to my episode on Max Nijst’s podcast, where we discussed how crisis and traumas can lead to transformational opportunities and how true courage is not the absence of fear.

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MAN ALIVE WITH SHANA JAMES

Listen to my interview with Shana James on how cultivating and leading with spiritual intelligence contributes to a double bottom line: team happiness as well as productivity.

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SUPERPSYCHED WITH DR. ADAM DORSAY

Listen to my interview and the case for Spiritually Intelligent Leadership on this podcast hosted by Dr. Adam Dorsay. To quote Adam, “Yosi’s and other research has shown that the qualities of spiritual intelligence have a tremendous business payoff in terms of organizational productivity, team morale, employee commitment, as well as financial performance. Most impressive, it can be implemented by anyone even if they are atheists…”

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