The Art of Creating an EQ Culture: The New Language of Leadership

The Art of Creating an EQ Culture: The New Language of Leadership is a blueprint for leaders who want more than results-they want influence, resilience, and a legacy of trust.

In today's volatile business environment, technical expertise and strategy alone are no longer enough. What distinguishes the most effective CEOs and executives is their ability to connect, inspire, and create cultures where people thrive. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is not a soft skill-it is the competitive advantage. Research shows that 90% of top performers possess high EQ, and leaders with developed EQ drive stronger engagement, innovation, and profitability.

Dietrich Desmarais, a trusted advisor to senior leaders across industries, draws on neuroscience, lived experience, and decades of executive coaching to show how EQ transforms organizations from the inside out. Through compelling stories-including the unlikely influence of a master shoeshiner who built an empire of loyalty within 20 square feet-Desmarais demonstrates how trust, empathy, and self-awareness create durable influence in the boardroom and beyond.

This is not another leadership checklist. It is a new language of leadership-one that equips executives to dismantle fear-based cultures, sharpen decision-making, and foster psychological safety so teams can perform at their best.

Practical, insightful, and deeply human, The Art of Creating an EQ Culture is an essential read for C-suite leaders who want to scale not just profits, but impact. It will challenge how you see yourself, your team, and your culture-and give you the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.