How well do you truly know yourself as a leader? Leading Blind Have you ever gone into a meeting with an agenda that was so researched, rehearsed, and understood (by you) that you knew there was no way you could get stumped by someone asking a question? Yet, you were. Read more…
The Humble Path to Effective Leadership: Embracing Openness, Learning, and Growth When I see the word “humility,” the first thing that comes to mind is someone who’s not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” Saying these three words, for some, is hard. Many view this as a more straightforward way of Read more…
The concept of a growth mindset and its importance in leadership A “growth mindset” is the belief that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and willingness to learn from mistakes and challenges. In contrast, a “fixed mindset” views abilities as static and unchangeable; you either Read more…
First, it would be fair to get everyone on the same page about Emotional Intelligence (EI), which explains why it’s considered a positive managerial attribute. The Nutshell of Emotional Intelligence A quick search of the definition brings us to The American Heritage Dictionary, which defines EI as “[t]he ability, capacity, Read more…