If you’ve ever walked into a team meeting and felt the unspoken tension in the room… you’re not imagining it — you’re feeling it. And if you’ve been leading through stress, disconnection, or burnout, emotional intelligence might be the skill you've been missing.

In this episode, Melissa Henning-Frank — certified Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and founder of Becoming Bold LLC — breaks down what EQ really is, why it matters more than ever, and how leaders can use it to move from reaction to reflection, and from friction to trust.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotions are messengers, not liabilities

• What happens when emotions get stuck in the body (and how trauma plays a role)

• The 8 core EQ skills from the Six Seconds model

• What low EQ looks like on teams (and the cost of ignoring it)

• How to build your own emotional intelligence with practical tools

• And why it’s time to bring humanity back to the forefront of leadership

This isn’t just about feelings — it’s about healing. And it’s time.

🎧 Listen in if you're ready to lead with clarity, courage, and emotional integrity.

Ready to learn more? Connect here: linktr.ee/becoming_bold_llc

You don’t need a values poster in the breakroom — you need real accountability in the office and on the floor.

In this episode, we’re calling out the hard truth: your workplace culture isn’t what you say it is… it’s what you tolerate. From unspoken resentment to overworked top performers, I’m breaking down the five hidden signs your team culture is off track — and how those everyday behaviors quietly derail morale, retention, and trust.

You’ll learn:

• What toxic patterns look like in real life (yes, even in “nice” workplaces)

• How to spot the early warning signs of cultural decay

• The short-term chaos and long-term consequences of avoiding real conversations

• What bold leadership actually looks like when the culture starts slipping

Whether you're a people leader, HR pro, or just tired of tiptoeing around dysfunction, this episode will give you the insight — and the fire — to lead change from the inside out.

💬 Ready to reset your culture and stop tolerating the wrong things?
📲 Connect with me: linktr.ee/becoming_bold_llc

You don’t have to be a “bad” leader to unknowingly erode your team’s trust, morale, and effectiveness.

In this brief but powerful episode, I’m breaking down the silent saboteurs — the small, often unnoticed leadership habits that slowly chip away at team performance. From skipped follow-ups to unclear expectations and leading from urgency instead of intention, these aren’t dramatic moments… but they do create dramatic impact over time.

You’ll also hear:

• The 10 subtle things that undermine team culture

• Common misperceptions leaders have about their teams (and what’s really true)

• How to use tools like MBTI to improve communication and collaboration

• A step-by-step process I use in my team workshops to rebuild alignment and trust

• And a much-needed pep talk for every leader carrying too much on their shoulders

If you lead a team — in corporate, manufacturing, HR, the military, or anywhere else — this one’s for you.

Bold leadership starts with clarity, not perfection.

Tune in, take a breath, and let’s recalibrate your leadership together.
👉 Resources, downloads, and workshop info: linktr.ee/becoming_bold_llc

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