Productive Joy Information, Interpretation, Intensity...Finding Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Greg Stewart
Nov 11, 2025
Dr. Greg Stewart, a counselor, coach, and author specializing in emotional management and leadership, shares insights from his new leadership book. He discusses the I3 theory—information, interpretation, intensity—and how it applies to emotional intelligence in relationships and leadership. Dr. Stewart introduces the 'Ironman core,' a source of inexhaustible energy for purpose-driven leadership. He also highlights the importance of finding a personal mission statement to achieve inner peace, balancing happiness with values for true joy.
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Writing A Book While Cruising
- Dr. Greg Stewart wrote 80% of his leadership book while on a cruise using concentrated writing sessions.
- He and his wife balanced work and leisure so the trip also included excursions and downtime.
See Negative Emotion As Self-Disclosure
- Do treat inflated negative emotion as an internal signal about you, not a spouse's fault.
- Use that signal to discover underlying beliefs, identity wounds, or trauma to address.
Schedule Five Rituals To Protect Intimacy
- Schedule minimum rituals (daily connect, deeper connect, date night, business time, quarterly getaway) to protect relationship priority.
- Use consistency to show first affection and prevent resentment.
