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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Why It Matters

Lead from Within

Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the ability to understand and manage emotions of self and others. It is an important trait for leaders, as it enables them to effectively interact with and manage others. Emotional intelligence enables leaders to handle conflicts effectively.

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How to Work with a Leader Who Lacks Emotional Intelligence

Lead from Within

Many experts believe that a person’s emotional intelligence quotient, or EQ, may be more important than IQ. The ability to perceive and manage emotions certainly seems to be a better predictor of success, quality of relationships, and overall happiness. Unfortunately, many leaders still lack emotional intelligence.

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Feeling Invisible? What to Say When You’re Feel Invisible or Ignored

Let's Grow Leaders

Ironically, the ignored skills are some of the most necessary for productive conflict i n the workplace: empathy and compassion (27.4%), a sense of curiosity, (19.8%), and listening skills/emotional intelligence (15.4%). I (David) had one of these invisibility experiences early in my career. This is worth some reflection.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2024

Leading Blog

1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager. Conducting 1:1s successfully are foundational to being a manager. Watkins Michael D.

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Smarten Up: Hone Your EQ Edge

The Practical Leader

The good news for many of us is that our IQ is less important to success and happiness than our EQ (Emotional Quotient or Emotional Intelligence). I’ve extensively quoted and cited the expanding body of emotional intelligence (EI) research for many years in my writing and workshops.

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Workplace Culture: How to Leverage Innovation No AI Bot Can Replace

Let's Grow Leaders

Technology is commoditizing many products and services, and “easy” jobs are going away. According to a Pew Research study experts predict robots and digital agents powered by artificial intelligence will significantly displace blue-collar and white-collar jobs by 2025. That’s really important data, but what do you do next?

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People Management Skills: The Key to Effective Leadership

HR Digest

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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