Emotional Intelligence, AI, and the Future of Leadership

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In this episode, business psychologist, emotional intelligence expert, and founder of Ei4Change, Dr. Robin Hills, shares how to stay grounded in human-centered leadership while navigating the rise of AI and embracing the opportunities it brings.

We explore the emotional and ethical limits of AI, and why critical thinking, empathy, and purpose-driven leadership matter now more than ever.

"AI is not a crisis, it’s an opportunity. We’ve got to recognize it as a tool, work with it, and understand what it can and – perhaps more importantly – cannot do."

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🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• AI as an Opportunity, Not a Crisis

• Limitations of AI vs. Human Capability
  AI offers data, speed, and analysis—but lacks emotion, intuition, and ethical reasoning.
  Leadership today requires what AI cannot replicate: empathy, judgment, and authentic connection.

• Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
  It’s about making quality decisions, fostering real relationships, and adapting to change with self-awareness.

• Guardrails for AI
  Who should be setting them? Why political or media-driven governance isn’t the answer.
  The need for diverse, informed voices shaping AI ethics.

• The Changing Role of Doctors & Medical Professionals
  How AI can support medical professionals.

• Education & the Next Generation
  Why traditional education must change in the age of AI.
  From regurgitation to critical thinking, creativity, and emotional resilience.
  Encouraging youth to become emotionally intelligent, ethical leaders.

• Emotional Resilience vs. Toxic Positivity
  What it really means to be resilient in a realistic, grounded way.
  Recognizing what we can and cannot control—and how to move forward with optimism.

• Future-Proofing Your Career

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Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development (focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience). Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” – Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2025.

With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 people across 200+ countries. He is an accomplished author and global keynote speaker (including at Harvard). Awarded “Best Emotional Intelligence Coaching & Training Enterprise 2025” by Corporate America Today and the Global 100 Awards by EMG Publishing.

In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contributions to Emotional Intelligence training.

Learn more at ei4change.com, or connect with him on...

LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or X: @EI4Change

You can also check out his YouTube channel.