{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Self Awareness & Emotional Intelligence with Stephanie Chung","description":"Secret Thoughts of CEOS Ep. 138 Self Awareness & Emotional Intelligence with Stephanie Chung In this electric and eye-opening episode, Chris Yonker sits down with aviation pioneer and leadership strategist Stephanie Chung to unpack what it truly takes to lead in today\u2019s world of diverse teams, generational differences, and ever-shifting business landscapes. Stephanie, the first African American president of a private aviation company in the U.S. and former CGO of Wheels Up, blends boardroom brilliance with neuroscience-backed leadership insight. From building trust through body language to unlocking innovation by embracing difference, Stephanie shares stories from her jet-fueled career and her newest book Ally Leadership. Whether you're a CEO, a team leader, or a parent navigating complex human dynamics, this episode will stretch your perspective on influence, equity, and modern leadership. Timestamps 01:45 - Meet Kristi Baxter and Chris Yonker: their backgrounds in family business, coaching, 01:45 \u2013 Introduction to Stephanie Chung and her aviation leadership journey 05:10 \u2013 Why we default to leading and selling in our own style - and why it limits us 07:15 \u2013 Six generations in the workforce: a communication and leadership wake-up call 09:45 \u2013 How the brain evaluates trust - and the power of facial expressions 13:00 \u2013 Ask, Listen, Learn, Act: the \u201cALLY\u201d leadership model and its impact 19:00 \u2013 Dropping preconceived notions: how bias forms and how to meet people where they are 23:00 \u2013 Finding business in unlikely places: a story of jet sales and chicken farms 29:30 \u2013 Navigating generational differences around work-life values 33:00 \u2013 Meeting dynamics and how to create true psychological safety 35:00 \u2013 E.A.R.N. Model: How to truly earn allyship as a leader 39:00 \u2013 Why every team member should walk a mile in another\u2019s shoes 44:45 \u2013 One question every leader should ask to connect personally and meaningfully 46:30 \u2013 Where to learn more from Stephanie and access her leadership resources Quotes \u00b7       \u201cIt\u2019s not about how you communicate. It\u2019s about how they prefer to be communicated with.\u201d [08:25] \u00b7       \u201cBias isn\u2019t always bad. But we must be aware of it - especially when we\u2019re leading people who aren\u2019t like us.\u201d [19:30] \u00b7       \u201cEmployees want leaders who are better communicators. Not just with words, but with presence and action.\u201d [44:50] Websites: \u00b7       fambizforum.com. \u00b7       www.chrisyonker.com \u00b7       StephanieChung.com \u00b7       YourAllyInLeadership.com - Sign up for Stephanie\u2019s neuroscience-backed leadership newsletter   Stephanie is not just an #1 international best-selling author; she's a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie has cultivated a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities and transforming growing businesses into thriving hubs of success. In her book, Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You, Stephanie Chung provides practical strategies for leaders willing to admit they don\u2019t have all the answers, accept that their perspective isn\u2019t the only one, and commit to learning about people different from themselves. ","author_name":"The Enlightened Family Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thesecretthoughtsofceospodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"