The Practical Leader

MAY 13, 2020

These leaders operate from core values of partnership and participation. Emotionally intelligent, people-focused leaders find ways to reduce costs rather than chucking people overboard like useless ballast during the storm. Leaders who care about people and building long-term trust, treat layoffs as the very last, desperate step.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 11, 2012

Mistaking IQ for EQ A priceless ability for leaders, those with a strong EQ (emotional intelligence) are able to perceive emotions, use emotions, understand emotions, and manage emotions. It’s like your “mental operating software…a mental blueprint of what’s possible for you.” Brainstorm regularly.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

Your best chance of having creative, innovative initiatives will occur with behaviors that: Encourage curiosity: Ask open ended questions, encourage forums where it is easy and safe to brainstorm, and model curiosity for others on your staff. You can always speak up if you have to later. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Successful reflection, in my experience, follows the principles of brainstorming… write down the first things that come to mind. Then let the brainstormed thoughts sit for a bit (hours or days depends on you). These quick, focused, purposeful actions can only come from thoughtful reflection.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

Demonstrates a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence. But it’s not just about the immediate impact on day-to-day operations. Displays a high level of creativity in brainstorming sessions. Develops and implements strategies for continuous improvement.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2012

One solution is to use a flexible, fluid team structure that consists of three tiers : a core, an operational level, and an outer network. PricewaterhouseCoopers, for instance, has had great success in training employees to collaborate by targeting communication skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and networking.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 12, 2015

Product developers brainstorm use cases and interview consumers to envision how they’ll interact with a product. Gerstner called his listening tour Operation Bear Hug. How do you build your capacity for empathy? Exercises can help, and they’re used in many fields. Managers then had to recap the conversations in memos.

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