You don’t need more leadership garnish. You need a better base. In the kitchen, that base is mirepoix—carrot, celery, onion. In leadership, it’s the same: three core ingredients show up in every hard conversation, every decision under pressure, every moment your team is silently asking: Can I trust you? Are we clear?   The Leadership Mirepoix Integrity Emotional Intelligence Clarity   Data point (because receipts matter): Gallup found only 13% of employees strongly agree leadership communicates effectively—so clarity isn’t common… which means it’s a competitive advantage.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why pressure reveals your defaults (heat reveals the recipe) How authenticity lives inside integrity (and what authenticity is not) How EQ creates psychological safety—and why your nervous system “broadcasts” The 3-part formula for real clarity: meaning, direction, agreements The “chef’s kiss” transparency script that builds trust without oversharing   Episode Timestamps: 00:00 — Why leadership needs a better base (not more garnish) 02:00 — Heat reveals the recipe: pressure + defaults 03:30 — Ingredient #1: Integrity (authenticity inside it) 06:40 — Emotional bank account: trust deposits + withdrawals 09:20 — Ingredient #2: Emotional Intelligence (empathy as EQ in action) 11:10 — Psychological safety (Project Aristotle) 13:45 — Mini practice: “emotional weather” in 10 seconds 16:10 — Ingredient #3: Clarity (clean communication) 19:00 — Chef’s kiss: name the moment/intention/ask 21:30 — Recipe card recap in 60 seconds 23:00 — When “garnish” becomes over-explaining 24:40 — Closing + review   Key Takeaways: Integrity: Trust is built through tiny receipts—follow-through, repairs, consistency. Emotional Intelligence: Your nervous system sets the tone; presence creates safety. Clarity: Meaning + direction + agreements = momentum. Chef’s kiss: Responsible transparency that moves things forward.   Mentioned: The Peace Bubble (weekly nervous system reset): Mondays at 8:30 AM — Register Here Episode reference: Expectations vs. Agreements   Leave a Review: If Heart Glow CEO® supports your leadership, I’d be grateful for a quick review:lovethepodcast.com/brilliance