Ep 04 | Getting Vulnerable with Brent Darnell | Emotional Intelligence Part 2

In Part 2 of our three-part Emotional Intelligence Series, things get personal. Adam Hoots and Mike Chiles welcome Brent Darnell back to the Old Dawg Leadership Podcast, this time putting their own emotional intelligence and nutrition assessment results on the table for an honest conversation about vulnerability, stress, accountability, and personal growth. Brent walks Adam and Mike through their results and explains how emotional patterns can influence leadership, relationships, physical well-being, and performance. They dig into profiles like self-sacrifice, conflict avoidance, and “chasing shiny objects,” along with what those tendencies can look like on the job and at home. The conversation also explores the connection between emotional and physical health. From nutrition and burnout to stress and recovery, Brent challenges leaders to consider the whole person when thinking about performance and development. One of the biggest themes throughout the episode is accountability. Recognizing a behavior is only the beginning. Real growth requires practice, feedback, and people who are willing to call you out when old habits show up.