• Are Great Leaders Born or Made? with Mike Safiedine and Betty Carew

  Nov 3, 2026

  Are great leaders born with natural abilities, or are they shaped by experience? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, Roger Francis sits down with Mike Safiedine, broker and owner of RE/MAX Connections, and Betty Carew, safety executive and author of Your Emergence from Leadership to Heartship, to explore what it really takes to become an effective leader. Through personal stories of career challenges, difficult decisions, and defining moments, Mike and Betty share how courage, self-awareness, relationships, and learning from mistakes have shaped their leadership journeys. Together, they discuss the importance of authenticity, developing others, and balancing performance with empathy. Because leadership isn't just about the results you achieve. It's about the people you help grow along the way. Continue the Conversation 📘 Get your copy of The Integrated Leader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis Instagram: www.instagram.com/rfrancisone (http://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone) Facebook: www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 (http://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612) Connect with Mike Safiedine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-safiedine-45b00447 Website: http://mikesremax.com (http://mikesremax.com/) RE/MAX Connections: https://sdremaxconnections.com (https://sdremaxconnections.com/) Connect with Betty Carew LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bettycarewcrspchsc

• Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Why EQ Is Failing Your Team (And What Actually Works)

  Oct 28, 2026

  Is your emotional intelligence actually driving team performance, or is it masking a deeper leadership blind spot? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, Roger Francis sits down with developmental psychologist Dr. Darren Stevens, author of the books "Thinking Deliberately" and "Coaching Deliberately," to examine what mainstream leadership gets wrong about EQ. Drawing on over 14,000 cognitive profiles and his Constructed Development Theory, Dr. Stevens explains why surface-level emotional competence often traps leaders in automatic, reactive habits rather than intentional growth. Roger and Dr. Stevens explore the limits of traditional IQ and EQ, how to dismantle executive hypocrisy and "Authority Superiority Syndrome," and why true executive presence requires mastering IACR: Intention, Awareness, Choice, and Response. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 04:51 The Impact of Emotions and Leadership 10:40 The Lie of EQ and Emotional Construction 16:31 Deconstructing and Managing Emotions 20:05 Leadership Challenges and Hypocrisy 28:09 Diversity, Culture, and Thought in Leadership 35:09 High-Level Thinking and Leadership Effectiveness 43:22 Joining Dots and Decision Making 54:37 Integrating IQ, EQ, and Conscious Choice — Ready to move past reactive management and elevate how you think and lead? 👍 LIKE this video if you believe genuine leadership starts with conscious cognitive awareness. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive conversations on modern leadership frameworks, team performance, and sustainable executive impact. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #DrDarrenStevens #EmotionalIntelligence #CognitiveComplexity #ExecutiveCoaching

• Beyond IQ and EQ: The Power of Conscious Leadership with Dr. Darren Stevens

  Oct 20, 2026

  Is emotional intelligence enough to make someone an effective leader, or does true leadership require a deeper understanding of how we think? Roger Francis welcomes Dr. Darren Stevens, founding member of the Institute for Adult Development (UK), author, and developer of Constructed Development Theory, for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional ideas about intelligence, emotional awareness, and leadership. Together, they explore the difference between reacting automatically and responding intentionally, why cognitive diversity matters more than organizational hierarchy, and how leaders can develop the awareness needed to make better decisions. Darren introduces his framework of Intention, Awareness, Choice, and Response, offering a new perspective on Roger's leadership equation of IQ + EQ = Impact. From workplace dynamics and unconscious bias to the importance of developing independent thinkers, this conversation asks a fundamental question: Are you truly choosing how you lead, or simply repeating familiar patterns? Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn't stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Dr. Darren Stevens: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdarrenstevens/ Website: https://darrenstevens.co.uk/ Institute for Adult Development (UK): https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-adult-development-uk/ Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612

• How Dyslexic Thinking Builds Multi-Million Dollar Businesses

  Oct 14, 2026

  What if the way we define intelligence is actually holding back your top talent? From Charles Schwab and Barbara Corcoran to Richard Branson, many of the world's most successful entrepreneurs share a surprising superpower: they process information differently. In this episode of The Leadership Equation, host Roger Francis sits down with entrepreneur and executive consultant James Asher to explore his personal journey navigating dyslexia, overcoming school system barriers, and leveraging non-traditional learning pathways to build high-impact businesses. Whether you are an executive building diverse teams, an entrepreneur betting on yourself, or a leader striving to cultivate psychological safety, this conversation will challenge you to stop questioning the person and start questioning the environment. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 08:13 Overcoming Dyslexia Stigma in School 11:28 How Academic Adversity Builds Resilience 15:41 Support Systems and Confidence Building 20:45 Unlocking IQ with Visual Learning 26:07 The HUMAN Leadership Framework 27:52 Dyslexic Thinking in Entrepreneurship 32:44 Why Dyslexia is a Business Advantage 34:03 Leading Non-Traditional Learners 35:43 Cognitive Diversity in High-Performance Teams Connect with James Asher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-asher-99871514/ — Ready to transform how you recognize talent, cultivate resilience, and build high-performing teams? 👍 LIKE this episode if you believe leaders should adapt environments to help people reach their full potential. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more insightful conversations with visionaries redefining leadership, neurodiversity, and organizational growth. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #DyslexiaInBusiness #Neurodiversity #DyslexicThinking #Entrepreneurship

• Rethinking Intelligence: Dyslexia, Leadership, and Human Potential with James Asher

  Oct 6, 2026

  What if someone isn’t struggling because they lack ability, but because they’ve been given the wrong pathway to learn? Roger Francis sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, and Kompete Nutrition co-founder James Asher for a personal conversation about dyslexia, resilience, confidence, and learning differently. James shares his experience navigating school with dyslexia, learning to process information in ways that worked for him, and eventually applying those strengths to entrepreneurship and business. Along the way, he reflects on the parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors who helped him recognize that learning differently did not mean lacking potential. Together, Roger and James explore how IQ and EQ work together, why leaders should build on people’s strengths instead of focusing solely on their weaknesses, and how different ways of thinking can bring enormous value to an organization. The bigger leadership question is simple: Are we questioning someone’s potential, or are we willing to question the environment we’ve created for them? Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Connect with James Asher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-asher-99871514/ Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.

• Executive Leadership Lessons: Why Green Berets Prioritize EQ Over IQ

  Sep 30, 2026

  What if the secret to resilient execution isn't having the smartest strategy in the room, but building a team that competes FOR each other instead of AGAINST each other? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, host Roger Francis reflects on the lessons of September 11th: a defining moment that revealed what teams, organizations, and nations can achieve when a mission becomes greater than self-interest. Roger is joined by Ricky Derring II (former Sergeant First Class, Army Ranger, Green Beret, and corporate talent leader at Warrior Tribe Consulting). Drawing from 14 years in Special Forces, including covert operations in Pakistan and Fallujah, Ricky breaks down how elite combat teams balance technical capability (IQ) with unconditional trust and emotional intelligence (EQ) to execute high-stakes missions. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:25 EQ in Crisis: Canada’s 9/11 Response in Gander 07:29 How 9/11 Shifted a Green Beret's Leadership Mindset 10:28 Trust & Decision-Making Under Combat Pressure 15:42 From Paper Route to Green Beret: The Power of Initiative 19:22 What Special Forces Selection Teaches About Overcoming Failure 27:24 Rank vs. Competence: Why Ground Intel Beats Corporate Title 30:18 Crossing the Military Decision Line (MDL) & Team Alignment 34:06 Legacy Leadership: How You Make People Feel Connect with Ricky Derring II: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-derring-ii-ba6111140 — Ready to learn how high-stakes military principles can transform corporate trust and team execution? 👍 LIKE this episode if you agree that real leadership requires both hearts and minds. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations with executive leaders mastering organizational strategy, culture, and high-performance teamwork. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #EmotionalIntelligence #SpecialForces #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding

• 9/11, Trust, and Leadership Under Pressure with Green Beret Ricky Derring II

  Sep 22, 2026

  Roger Francis sits down with Ricky Derring II, a former U.S. Army Ranger and Green Beret, for a conversation about leadership forged under pressure. Reflecting on September 11, military service, Special Forces, and the transition into corporate leadership, Ricky shares how competence builds trust, why leaders must get comfortable being uncomfortable, and what it means to put the mission and the team ahead of yourself. Roger and Ricky also explore the connection between the Special Forces philosophy of winning “hearts and minds” and Roger’s IQ + EQ leadership framework, the danger of false confidence, and why strong teams need both the competence to execute and the trust to move together. At the heart of the conversation is a lesson that extends far beyond the military: don’t compete with each other. Compete for each other. Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Connect with Ricky Derring II: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-derring-ii-ba6111140 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.

• The Real Reason Smart Leaders Fail (IQ vs EQ in Executive Leadership)

  Sep 16, 2026

  What if the reason your business strategy isn't producing results has nothing to do with your strategy and everything to do with how connected your team feels to you? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, host Roger Francis draws from more than two decades of experience across healthcare, retail, food service, turnarounds, growth businesses, and Fortune 500 companies to unpack the real driver of organizational performance. Discover why leadership intelligence (IQ) reaches a hard limit once you become responsible for scaling teams, and why emotional intelligence (EQ) is the true catalyst for turning strategy into execution. Roger shares a pivotal personal lesson from leading a newly acquired market in California at age 26, explaining how leaders must master both the "Capital System" (KPIs, revenue, execution) and the "Human System" (trust, belief, psychological safety) to transition from surviving to performing. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:27 Understanding Leadership Intelligence (IQ) 04:19 Silent Failures of EQ in Organizations 07:03 Measuring Trust and Psychological Safety 08:29 Balancing the Capital and Human Systems 09:28 the Future of Human-Centered Leadership — Ready to discover how balancing human connection with strategic performance unlocks long-term business impact? 👍 LIKE this episode if you believe sustainable growth requires both IQ and EQ. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with industry leaders mastering organizational design, executive leadership, and culture. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #ExecutiveLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #TheIntegratedLeader

• IQ or EQ? Great Leadership Requires Both

  Sep 8, 2026

  Being the smartest person in the room doesn’t make you a great leader. Neither does being the most liked. Roger Francis breaks down the equation at the heart of effective leadership: IQ + EQ. IQ gives leaders the ability to understand the business, analyze complexity, build strategy, and make difficult decisions. EQ gives them the ability to understand the people responsible for bringing that strategy to life. Roger shares a defining lesson from early in his career when a strong strategy and increased accountability weren’t enough to turn around an underperforming team. What finally changed the results wasn’t another report or meeting. It was trust, authenticity, and connection. Great leaders learn to read two systems at once: the capital system and the human system. One tells you how the business is performing. The other tells you whether that performance can last. Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.

• Executive Leadership Strategy: How CHROs Balance IQ & EQ for High-Performing Teams

  Sep 2, 2026

  What if the key to sustainable organizational growth isn't just about strategy and metrics, but how leaders balance hard capabilities with human connection? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, host Roger Francis speaks with Mark Griffin, Executive Vice President and CHRO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, to uncover what it really takes to scale high-performing teams in a rapidly changing business environment. Drawing from over two decades of executive experience across retail, healthcare, and corporate operations, Mark breaks down the critical interplay between the "Capital System" (KPIs, metrics, operational AI) and the "Human System" (trust, empathy, psychological safety). Learn how top executives foster innovation through psychological safety, retain multi-generational talent, and leverage strategic lateral moves to build resilient, long-term careers. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 06:13 Executive Career Advice & Continuous Learning 12:39 Managing Multigenerational Teams & Workforce Changes 14:38 Balancing Business Metrics with Human Capital 16:59 Psychological Safety & Innovation Culture 23:15 Integrating AI Technology with Leadership EQ 28:52 Career Growth: The Power of Lateral Moves 32:24 Aligning Organizational Structure with Strategy 37:22 Strategic Execution: Playing Offense vs. Defense — Ready to discover how balancing human capital with strategic performance unlocks long-term business impact? 👍 LIKE this episode if you believe sustainable growth requires both IQ and EQ. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with industry leaders mastering organizational design, executive leadership, and culture. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Connect with Mark Griffin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-griffin-3096381/ Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #HumanCapital

• Strategy Execution in Leadership: Why Smart Plans Fail (IQ vs EQ)

  Aug 31, 2026

  What if the biggest issue in corporate leadership today isn't bad strategy, but optimizing the wrong operating system? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, host Roger Francis is joined by counselor and therapist David Beamish (30+ years of clinical experience) to reveal why technical expertise and high-IQ strategy frequently fail when organizations neglect the "human system." Roger and David break down the tension between the Capital System (metrics, process, technology, AI) and the Human System (trust, validation, empathy, communication). From managing workplace stress and leading across 5 generations to avoiding toxic executive environments, this episode provides a realistic roadmap for integrating IQ and EQ to close the execution gap between intelligence and business impact. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 03:15 30+ Years of Insights: What Drives Human Performance 12:46 Spotting Stress, Self-Awareness & Feedback 16:37 Debunking the EQ Misconception: Kindness vs. Strength 28:23 Leading Across 5 Generations in the Workforce 33:00 AI, Technology, and the IQ/EQ Split 46:49 Capital vs. Human Systems: Closing the Execution Gap — Ready to learn how balancing the human system with business strategy unlocks peak team performance? 👍 LIKE this episode if you believe strong executive leadership starts with emotional intelligence. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join a community focused on mastering leadership, elevating organizational culture, and turning vision into execution. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #ExecutiveLeadership #StrategyExecution #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence

• Leadership Development Framework: How IQ + EQ Drive Strategic Execution

  Aug 26, 2026

  Why do brilliant business strategies fail to deliver results? In this debut episode of The Leadership Equation, host Roger Francis reveals why technical expertise alone isn't enough to drive sustainable organizational growth. Roger introduces a high-impact performance formula: IQ + EQ = Outcomes. To build a high-performing business, executives must balance the capital system (strategy, execution, shareholder value) with the human system (culture, empathy, trust). Drawing from his personal journey as a son of immigrants and his executive leadership experience, Roger breaks down actionable strategies for overcoming team silos, mastering situational leadership, and shifting your focus from proving yourself to improving yourself. He also shares a candid look into an early career misstep as a director of pharmacy operations where ignoring team culture cost him execution power. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:34 IQ + EQ: Capital vs. Human Systems 04:58 Immigrant Roots & Leadership Lessons 07:20 Growth Mindset & Executive Energy 12:06 Culture vs Strategy: A Career Mistake 16:58 Driving P&L Outcomes Through People — Interested in exploring how IQ + EQ can bridge the gap between strategy and execution to drive real outcomes? 👍 LIKE this episode to support candid conversations on leadership, culture, and team performance. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to engage with a community dedicated to closing the leadership gap and translating strategy into impact. — Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results. #LeadershipEquation #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #StrategicExecution #CorporateCulture

• Building Teams That Perform with Mark Griffin

  Aug 25, 2026

  Sustainable performance takes more than a strong strategy. It takes people who are trusted, supported, and empowered to bring that strategy to life. Roger Francis sits down with Mark Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club, for a conversation about what decades of leadership have taught him about building teams that perform. Mark shares lessons from his own leadership journey, including why great leaders need to shift from doing to coaching, have the confidence to use their voice, and create an environment where people feel safe enough to take calculated risks. Roger and Mark also discuss psychological safety, the impact a leader’s behavior can have throughout an organization, and why long-term performance requires balancing the capital system with the human system. They also look ahead at how AI is changing organizations, what leaders will need as technology continues to evolve, and why career growth doesn’t always mean moving up. Sometimes, a lateral move can provide the experience, perspective, and leadership skills needed to take the next step. The goal isn’t simply to deliver results today. It’s to build the people, culture, and leadership capabilities that can sustain those results tomorrow. Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Connect with Mark Griffin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-griffin-3096381/ Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.

• The Human Side of Leadership with David Beamish

  Aug 25, 2026

  What happens when an organization has the right strategy, processes, and technology, but still isn’t reaching its full potential? Roger Francis sits down with counselor and therapist David Beamish, who brings more than 30 years of experience working with people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Together, they explore the human system of leadership and why IQ alone isn’t enough to drive results. David shares what decades of working with people have taught him about motivation, purpose, appreciation, communication, and trust. Roger and David also unpack what happens to leadership under stress, why self-awareness matters, and how leaders can give candid feedback without sacrificing empathy or respect. The conversation also examines the challenges of leading five generations in today’s workforce, the growing influence of AI, and why human qualities of leadership may become even more important as technology advances. Great leadership isn’t about choosing between IQ and EQ. It’s about knowing how to use both to create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and deliver. Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon:⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N⁠ Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.

• IQ + EQ = Outcomes: Introducing The Leadership Equation

  Aug 25, 2026

  Roger Francis introduces The Leadership Equation and the question at the center of the podcast: Why do some leaders inspire extraordinary people and extraordinary results while others struggle, even with the same resources? Drawing from more than 25 years of leadership experience, Roger breaks down the equation that will guide the conversations ahead: IQ + EQ = outcomes. Strategy, execution, processes, and technology matter, but they only go so far without the human side of leadership needed to bring them to life. Roger also shares the experiences that shaped the way he leads, from growing up as the son of immigrants and one of three brothers to becoming a husband, father, and executive leader across multiple industries. He reflects on an early career lesson that taught him the importance of culture, authenticity, and understanding the people you are asking to follow you. The Leadership Equation is about closing the gap between intelligence and impact, balancing the capital system with the human system, and having candid conversations about what it really takes to lead and deliver results. Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: instagram.com/rfrancisone Facebook: facebook.com/roger.francis.543 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roger-francis-2a349612 Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.

• Welcome to The Leadership Equation

  Aug 19, 2026

  In a fast moving world, high IQ and sharp strategy are no longer enough to lead effectively. Welcome to The Leadership Equation, hosted by Roger Francis, author of The Integrated Leader. In this quick introduction to the show, Roger shares why he created the podcast and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. You will get a preview of the honest conversations ahead, exploring how the most successful leaders blend analytical intelligence with genuine emotional intelligence to build trust, inspire teams, and drive lasting success. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! Grab your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4F5RY8N)