‘Authentic leaders are not ego driven, nor are they driven by power or money. They are more interested in learning, self-improvement, and helping others.’
‘Communicate directly with everyone in your organization and behave genuinely regardless of formal titles.’
‘Leaders who accurately size up external events and solve problems based on this assessment tend to be capable of greater achievements.’
‘Authentic leaders focus on results- setting both short-term and longer-term goals. They are not afraid of looking vulnerable and can own up to mistakes.’
‘Emotional self-awareness will enable you to lead with composure and a full understanding of your impact on others.’
‘Knowing your emotional triggers and reactions will enable you to use this emotional knowledge to effectively navigate through challenging or difficult situations.’
‘Acting arrogantly or not showing integrity can be the kiss of death in today’s world.’
‘Coaching means going out of your way o make sure people realize their full potential.’
‘Leading an organization when times are good and things are going well is not when one thinks of flexibility.’
‘Being emotionally intelligent means you’ll have the ability to successfully distinguish the emotions best suited to a particular situation from those associated with other parts of daily life and use those emotions to navigate the decision-making process.’
Source:
Steven J. Stein (2017). The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations Through Emotional Intelligence
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