Posts Tagged ‘Success’
EQ vs. IQ
Emotional Intelligence (emotional quotient or EQ) refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Many point to EQ as being more important that IQ as leaders rise within an organization and broaden their responsibility for larger teams. The term Emotional Intelligence was popularized in the… Continue Reading EQ vs. IQ
Read MoreThe Leader as Coach
The coaching mindset begins with viewing team members as being naturally creative, resourceful and whole, and not as broken or in need of fixing. Leaders that adopt a coaching mindset step away from needing to have all of the answers. They start by asking questions, rather than giving solutions. This means less talking and more… Continue Reading The Leader as Coach
Read MoreThe 20-50-30 Rule
When you are introducing change to your organization, keep the “20-50-30” rule in mind. You can expect that roughly 20 percent of your people will generally resist any new idea or approach. If you’re like countless other leaders, you probably spend way too much of your precious time trying to convince this group to get… Continue Reading The 20-50-30 Rule
Read MoreDon’t Become the Bottleneck
When you take on additional responsibilities, you may also take on a new team. Because you are unfamiliar with the skills your new employees have to offer, you may be tempted to take the “easy” way out and do everything yourself. If you choose this path, you will underutilize the talents of your team and… Continue Reading Don’t Become the Bottleneck
Read MoreBeing in the Now
Are you mindful? Mindfulness means you’re focused fully on what you are doing in the *present* moment. Since mindfulness is centered on the present, it means letting go of emotions related to the past and the future. It’s about being in the now. Over the next few days, be aware of your mindfulness. If you’re… Continue Reading Being in the Now
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