In this eye-opening episode, host Karl Pontau connects with Andy Grant, bestselling author, transformational coach, and host of the award-winning podcast "Real Men Feel." Known as the "King of Authenticity," Andy shares powerful insights on why so many men struggle with emotional expression and the surprising costs of emotional suppression in business leadership.Andy reveals how vulnerability creates psychological safety, fosters innovation, and ultimately leads to better business outcomes. Through simple yet profound exercises (like clenching your fists for 30 seconds), listeners experience firsthand the difference between emotional constriction and freedom.Discover why choosing joy over being right transforms not just leadership but life itself, and why true stoicism isn't about never feeling emotions – it's about choosing when and where to express them. This conversation offers practical wisdom for leaders ready to create environments where authentic connection thrives.===You can connect with Andy Grant here:<a target="_blank" href="http://theandygrant.com/talk">http://theandygrant.com/talk</a>You can connect with Karl Pontau here:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.com">www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.com</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau</a>Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody you care about!

Breaking Through Male Emotional Barriers in Leadership with Andy Grant