Human Up

Emotional intelligence doesn’t come natural for many people, no matter the circumstances, but it’s especially missing in a lot of men. I’ve noticed this especially true for myself, where I was unwilling to be uncomfortable feeling my emotions. It made me feel weak, or childish, or “feminine.”But why is something as natural as our emotions something we try to hide?I talk to a good friend, Ryan Shirley, co-founder of Pursuit and Tie, about how important of a role EQ plays in business/client service, marriage, and friendships, as well as what it means for men to manage our emotions.*Due to previous audio setup, there will be occasional background noise in the recording.-------------------------------------Timestamps:[7:50] Does a person's value solely come from the ability to product outcomes?[9:49] Men don't prioritize emotional growth[12:38] Men's balance with power[13:43] Yes, you can have too much EQ[9:38] But lack of EQ creates stale relationships[17:05] What we practice grows stronger[19:04] Competition is