The EQ Leader: Why Leading with Emotional Intelligence is Especially Important in the Age of AI

Dr. Steven Stein is a globally recognized clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Multi-Health Systems (MHS)—a world leader in scientifically validated psychological assessments for over four decades. Under his leadership, MHS has been named a three-time PROFIT 100 company, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2013, and one of the country’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. He was also Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Health Care) in 2015.

A pioneer in emotional intelligence and psychological assessment, Dr. Stein has advised elite organizations including the Canadian Forces, U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, the FBI Academy, and global companies like American Express, Air Canada, and Coca-Cola Mexico. His expertise is also sought in high-performance environments—from professional sports teams to major television productions such as Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, and MasterChef Canada.

He is the author of several influential books, including The EQ Leader, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies, Make Your Workplace Great, the international bestseller The EQ Edge, and most recently, Hardiness. His insights have appeared widely across television, radio, and media, and he hosts the podcast Work Therapy: When Work Sucks, How Can We Fix It?

Dr. Stein has spoken on six continents and teaches at The Directors College (McMaster University), with previous academic appointments at the University of Toronto and York University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and former President of the Ontario Psychological Association.