Today on the McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with Yosi Kossowsky, an executive coach with 18 years of experience and a fascinating journey from engineering to mastering human behavior. We dove into the powerful role self-awareness and emotional intelligence play in leadership, the neuroscience behind communication, and why understanding your own perspectives is essential for team success. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, embrace curiosity, and drive impact through better relationships, this episode is packed with insights you can start applying today. Don’t miss it!

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00:00 Journey to Emotional Wellness

03:37 Understanding Emotions in Engineering

07:40 From Communication to Purposeful Coaching

12:17 Embracing Curiosity Over Assumptions

17:26 "Communication Before Business Systems?"

21:35 Challenging Leadership and Self-Awareness

24:37 "Understanding Autobiographical Lenses"

27:11 Ensuring Effective Communication Understanding

32:19 Spray Paint Miscommunication Mishap

36:17 Bridging Differences for Success

40:40 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

42:18 Empathy and Understanding Historical Bias

48:28 Advice for Future Leadership Education

51:14 "10% of Adults Use AI"

52:41 Podcast Episode Follow Reminder

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Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation:

🔹 Self-awareness is foundational: True leadership growth starts by recognizing your own emotional patterns and personal biases, and understanding how they affect your interactions and decisions.

🔹 Curiosity over assumptions: Instead of assuming you fully understand others (or that they fully understand you), lead with curiosity. Ask questions like “Help me understand…” to open real dialogue and minimize miscommunication.

🔹 Communication is a skill, not a given: Even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall into the trap of poor communication. Actively practicing clear communication and follow-up—especially in cross-cultural, diverse, or virtual teams—can drastically improve team outcomes and integration.

If you’re looking to elevate your leadership impact, start with yourself and how you connect with others. Want more actionable insights? Catch the full episode or connect with Yosi Kossowsky on LinkedIn for more on conscious leadership and emotional wellness.

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Links

Yosi's Website

https://www.k-torconsulting.com/

LinkedIn

Yosi's book recommendation:

https://a.co/d/eMjb8fp