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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. Here are some reasons why emotional intelligence matters in leadership: Emotional intelligence enables leaders to build strong relationships with their team.

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Engagement and Motivating Employees

CoachStation

We’ve also learned that one in two employees have left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. Our survey shows that uncaring and uninspiring leaders are a big part of why people left their jobs, along with a lack of career development.

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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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10 Unseen Leadership Pitfalls When You Are Not Setting Clear Expectations

Lead from Within

Diminished Productivity: Unclear expectations often result in inefficiencies and wasted efforts. Team members may spend time on tasks that are not aligned with the organization’s goals, leading to reduced productivity and missed opportunities. Communication Breakdown: Unclear expectations often result in communication breakdowns.

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Transforming Bad Leadership into a Beacon of Growth

CO2

Inability to Inspire or Motivate : Leadership involves guiding others towards a shared goal or vision. Bad leaders struggle to motivate their team, often due to a lack of enthusiasm, recognition of hard work, or by failing to instill a sense of purpose.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Raise your hand if you have ever experienced burnout during your career? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It turns out that the one thing those with burnout immunity shared was a high degree of emotional intelligence (EI). I sense many raised hands.

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Listen Up! 5 Ways To Improve Your Leadership Listening Skills

Tanveer Naseer

It could be harming your reputation and career. Even though you might have great analytical skills and intelligence, not listening properly decreases the effectiveness of your leadership role. Employees will feel supported and confident after the exchange, which will increase their motivation.

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