Are you a leader or a manager who is interested in learning a little bit more about emotional intelligence? If so, you’ve come to the right place. After all, studies show that people with high emotional intelligence have better careers and are admired more by their co-workers. Check out the video below for a quick, 2-minute understanding of emotional intelligence. …
Soft Skills for Leaders: What They Are and Why They’re Important.
If you’ve been in business for long, you’ve heard about soft skills and how they can be used to help you in your role as a leader or a manager. Soft skills are a set of personal attributes, traits, and social abilities that enable people to interact with others in the workplace. Unlike hard skills, which refer to technical abilities …
How to Lead: Using Your Mindset to Become a Better Leader
I would like you to draw the letter Q on your forehead. Take your dominant hand. If you’re a lefty, that would be your left hand if you’re a righty, that would be your right hand. Now draw the letter Q on your forehead. Go ahead. It sounds silly, but I’m going somewhere with this. Once you’ve drawn the letter …
What is Emotional Intelligence? And How can it Help You as a Manager or a Leader?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all together? They have great relationships, successful careers, and an overall sense of happiness and fulfillment. What sets these individuals apart from the rest of us? It turns out, they have developed high levels of emotional intelligence. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), …
How to Delegate: A Guide for Aspiring Leaders, Managers, and Entrepreneurs
Leadership is an important aspect of any successful business, and it takes a certain set of skills and traits to effectively lead a team. One of the most significant challenges faced by entrepreneurs is the art of delegation, which is the process of assigning tasks and responsibilities to others. According to a recent survey conducted by Gallup, the biggest challenge …
Ten Action Steps for Aspiring Leaders
If you’re reading this, the odds are pretty good that you’re interested in becoming a better leader or manager. After all, leadership skills are crucial for advancement in any field. They allow you to take on more responsibility, make important decisions, and guide teams towards success. Whether you’re a manager, a team leader, or an entrepreneur, strong leadership skills can …
39 Best Quotes About Leadership and Management from Top Experts
The best definition of leadership I ever read was from How to Lead by David Rubenstein. He said, “A leader is someone who makes something happen that otherwise wouldn’t have happened.” It’s a great concept and simplifies what it means to be a great leader. With that in mind, here are 39 quotes about leadership and management that I’d like …
The Case for Taking Risks as a Leader
By Marty Strong Here we are again, discussing the single greatest impediment to nimble leadership and creative thinking in general — risk taking. It’s a cliché, but the fear of failure paradigm is real. Countless studies suggest this fear is much stronger than our desire to win or gain something of value. Humans in general are more likely to choose …
20 Best Leadership Blogs Written by the Top Leadership Experts
Being a leader is not something that you are born into, it is something that you become. That’s why it is important to make sure you’re developing those skills by learning tips and techniques from other leaders. Leadership skills are developed over time, so by taking the time to reflect on the success of others, you are becoming a better …
21 Science-Based Facts About Leadership and Leadership Development Training
Are you an executive who is trying to wrap your mind around the impact leadership development training has on your employees and staff? If so, you’ve come to the right place. What follows are 21 science-based facts about the value and impact of leadership development training in your organization. We are in a time where people are craving development and …