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Dr. Mark L. Vincent Champions Emotional Intelligence Development with Mygrow

Dr. Mark L. Vincent Champions Emotional Intelligence Development with Mygrow

Reuters12-02-2025

BOISE, ID, February 12, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Mark L. Vincent, Ph.D., EPC, a distinguished executive advisor and process consulting expert, firmly advocates for integrating the Emotional Intelligence (EI) framework on a broader scale. Recognizing its role in personal, organizational, and leadership success, he emphasizes its impact through his partnership with Mygrow, a leader in EI development technology.
Over three decades of experience have enabled Dr. Vincent to guide leaders through complex organizational landscapes. He founded Design Group International, the Society for Process Consulting, Teall Vincent Enterprises, and Maestro-level leaders and has served on multiple corporate boards. As a partner with Mygrow since 2023, he's collaborating with a team committed to championing EI development.
Mygrow is an online platform that encourages personal and collective growth by methodically building Emotional Intelligence skills. Its goal is to help individuals and teams improve their relationships, leadership, productivity, and decision-making by enhancing their emotional skills.
This methodology employed by Mygrow stems from microlearning, breaking down the development journey into manageable segments. The approach leverages the brain's neuroplasticity, ensuring that users acquire knowledge and develop lasting EI competencies through consistent daily practice.
Mygrow co-founders Mark Baker and Theran Knighton-Fitt developed this unique methodology. Baker combined his extensive experience in corporate training as a clinical psychologist with Knighton-Fitt's background in filmmaking with a focus on the human side of work. The two visionaries created a platform integrating positive psychology principles with cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Vincent partnered with Mygrow as he recognized how vital EI is in enabling individuals and businesses to thrive. 'Technical skills are, of course, important. But the ability to understand and manage emotions is equally critical for effective leadership and the success of organizations,' he states. He believes companies can cultivate cultures that promote trust, collaboration, and long-term value creation by creating an environment that prioritizes Emotional Intelligence.
The executive advisor has observed that the demand for immediate results usually leads to environments where abrasive behaviors are (mistakenly) valued. For Dr. Vincent, pursuing rapid outcomes without EI development is like 'running a sprint where you just flail, using all of your body to try and go as fast as you can but to no avail.' He advocates for a balanced approach that emphasizes responsiveness over reactivity, as this is the key for leaders to build sustainable, thriving organizations.
Essentially, leaders can cultivate environments where individuals feel valued and are motivated to contribute meaningfully by integrating EI development into organizational practices. The process isn't as easy as it seems, however. Dr. Vincent likens personal and emotional growth to peeling an onion. 'Think of an onion. We peel off one layer, and underneath, we find another—thicker, larger, and more complex. We could never reach that next layer, never continue growing, never become wiser, if we don't do the work,' he states.
This concept of development extends to leadership. True leadership entails being aware of the organizational landscape, the people within it, and, most critically, oneself. Self-awareness is the foundation of Emotional Intelligence. Leaders who neglect it risk burnout and ineffective leadership. 'For example, a therapist can't help people if they're not aware of who they are. They won't be able to sustain their work. The same applies to leadership. Leaders need to do self-work to be truly effective,' Dr. Vincent supplies.
This is where Mygrow comes in. It facilitates lasting improvement by leveraging neuroscience-backed methodologies, straying away from passive learning experiences or fleeting self-improvement trends. Mygrow's app offers an engaging, structured journey, helping individuals systematically develop their Emotional Intelligence.
When a user logs in, the platform introduces a concept about EI and then delivers a short video. They're then prompted to take a brief quiz, ensuring they actively engage with the content. After completing a lesson, users do an exercise like journaling, reinforcing the learning experience. It's worth mentioning that they can only complete one lesson per day, encouraging steady, habitual engagement rather than rushed consumption.
Unknown to many, EI must be exercised regularly to yield meaningful results, just as physical fitness requires consistent effort. Mygrow ensures this by guiding users through small, manageable steps. The app has innovative features that allow users to track their progress in real-time and learn about how often they participate and the quality of their participation.
Dr. Vincent shares that Mygrow's methodology promotes consistency and impact. 'The process works like this: if a person engages with it daily, and ideally they do so three to five times a week, then in about a year and a half, they will have worked through 15 different arenas of Emotional Intelligence,' he explains.
Users eventually delve into the psychological effects of Emotional Intelligence development as they progress through the program. For instance, they begin exploring how EI impacts their cardiac and pulmonary systems. 'When we're stressed, our heart rate and breathing become misaligned. That's where cardiac health starts to decline. Mygrow teaches users how to regulate their physiological responses so they can have mental clarity and experience tangible health benefits,' Dr. Vincent says.
Mygrow has been life-changing for many professionals. One executive coach specializing in the neuroscience of change, who also facilitates a cohort of Maestro-level leaders, shares: 'What I appreciated about Mygrow is that it didn't just highlight areas of my life that I had been unaware of or underestimated—it gave me the tools to work through them. At this stage in my life and leadership, I've grown more equanimous, but that also means that when something does trigger me, it stands out. Mygrow has helped me become more aware and proactive in managing myself, allowing me to show up as the best version of myself.'
Dr. Vincent, making it his mission to make more individuals and organizations learn about the benefits of Mygrow's unique methodology, spearheads the hosting of Mygrow North America Conference 2025. This event, taking place from September 30 to October 1, 2025, aims to connect coaches, consultants, and organizational leaders who are passionate about Emotional Intelligence development.
This interactive conference will feature plenary sessions, panels, and small-group discussions, offering tools and insights for integrating Emotional Intelligence into coaching practices, workplace culture, and leadership strategies. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking conversations about the intersection of EI and workplace success. Dr. Mark L. Vincent states: 'At the end of the day, our goal is to pave the way for an emotionally intelligent world where individuals, leaders, and organizations can flourish.'
About Mygrow
Mygrow is a guided, 15-minute-a-day online programme designed to become a lifelong habit, improving well-being, fostering healthier relationships, enhancing decision-making and stress management, increasing productivity, and providing time relief for executives. Rooted in neuroscience, it's a transformative journey delivered through daily 'droplets' within an app. For more information, visit www.mygrow.me.
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