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The Palm Tree Principle: How Emotional Intelligence Builds Leaders That Last
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In this episode of the Business Insider Roundtable, Bradlee Morgan speaks with Tamarr Vollmar, founder of Palmette Training and Consulting, about leadership, emotional intelligence, and building resilient teams.
Tamarr’s journey starts with a simple moment at 16 that shaped the identity of her business decades later. With over 20 years in corporate HR and leadership training, she shares why she left the corporate world, the realities of entrepreneurship, and how COVID changed the way she delivers training.
The conversation dives into emotional intelligence in leadership why it matters, how it impacts culture, and why many leaders underestimate it. Tamarr breaks down her approach to building accountability, improving communication, and helping leaders apply real change beyond the training room.
She also explores how AI is reshaping work, and why it should be used as a tool to enhance human skills, not replace them. A powerful discussion on leadership, growth, and what it takes to build people who last.