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The Emotionally Intelligent Leader.
We are very familiar with the importance of EQ (emotional intelligence). There is an ongoing discussion of which is more important: IQ or EQ. Frankly, I don’t feel qualified to enter the debate. However, I have learned that forming and developing people skills (a component of EQ ) is critical in growing a business.
Emotionally Intelligent leaders have a people-first mindset […]
Mission Possible.
Recently, in a meeting with a coaching client, we were finishing work on his “company’s Mission Statement.” As we were wrapping up, I asked him if he had a personal “Mission Statement?” He said he had thought about developing one but never got around to it.
I challenged him to consider drafting one. He said he would, and we set a […]
3 C’s for Effective Leadership
Today, I want to remind you of three important leadership competencies. I shared these three last week with an executive I coach in my coaching practice. Please allow me to share them with you.
When we successfully execute the 3 C’s, our leadership can be more effective.
Here they are:
- BE CONSISTENT: Our leadership must be predictable. Our people must know how we will […]
Be aware of uploading.
Today, I am reminding us to be careful that we are not uploading. So what is uploading? Before I explain, I must admit I have been guilty of uploading.
As leaders, we are very aware of the importance of communication. A critical part of communication is listening. I might argue that listening is the most important part of a two-way conversation.
We have […]
Be aware of uploading.
Today, I am reminding us to be careful that we are not uploading. So what is uploading? Before I explain, I must admit I have been guilty of uploading.
As leaders, we are very aware of the importance of communication. A critical part of communication is listening. I might argue that listening is the most important part of a two-way conversation.
We have […]
Are you Theory X or Theory Y?
Perhaps you are familiar with the two theories, or depending on your age, you have no idea. So here it is. Back in 1960, Douglas McGregor, a management professor at MIT, described two leadership outlooks on human behavior in his book, “The Human Side of Enterprise.”
Those who fell into the Theory X category believed employees had to be coerced, controlled, […]