Good leadership is about influencing the attitudes and behavior of a team. Commitment and compliance are two different attitudes that employees can have toward their work and their organization. Commitment Commitment refers to an employee’s emotional attachment to their job and their willingness to go above and beyond what is expected of them. Committed employees …
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Until recently, an individual’s intelligence quotient (IQ) was thought of almost exclusively as the one major predictor for success—both as an individual and as a leader. Sure, someone could have superior “people skills,” but a high IQ has long been one of the only measurable traits used to identify a good leader. One can also …
Employees want their leaders to be honest. It’s an essential piece of creating a trusting work environment. Having a work environment that you can trust also means it feels stable and safe which are priorities that people look for in long-term employment. No one wants to work in a place that feels dishonest or unstable. …
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In today’s increasingly diverse workplace, the challenge of managing a five-generation workforce can be daunting. With such a wide range of ages and experience levels, organizations need a leader who is capable of effectively managing and motivating all generations. Most often, we use birth years to categorize generations, but sometimes the attitudes, beliefs and traditions …
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Many people in management positions tend to flex their authority to get their subordinates to produce—and while that can be effective in the short term, it’s a surefire way to erode any relationship you have with the people working for you. That’s why it’s crucial you learn how to develop leadership qualities, rather than just …
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As a leader, there are several skills you need to be successful: time management, organization, and communication, to name a few. However, being good at managing your workload and priorities only goes so far. Great leaders also have interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with their employees. Leadership development programs in organizations should assess …
The new year is a perfect time to look back on your performance in the workplace, get an outside assessment, and decide what you want to achieve in the new year. Whether you want to move into a new role or become a better leader, it always helps to have clear goals in mind. But …
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The enterprise environment is an ever-shifting and sophisticated space. While technical proficiency is important when someone first starts at a business, as time passes, softer, emotional intelligence-based skills become more closely tied with mid- and senior-level job success. Leaders fail to meet the high relationship requirements needed to communicate effectively with peers and identify and …
Many companies understandably want to be assured of the validity and reliability of the ALII-Map as a predictor of leadership potential. Below is a brief overview of the research and validation methods used to develop the ALII-Map leadership assessment tools. Statistical Analysis Statistical analyses and studies have been used to develop and improve the ALII-Map …
Research tells us that emotional intelligence can be increased through practice, but how do we measure improvements in our ability to regulate our own emotions, empathize, and interact with others in an open, honest manner? Here are some signs of emotional intelligence development that are easily assessed in professional situations. Level 1: Self-awareness Self-awareness is …
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Emotional intelligence is an important asset for any endeavor that involves dealing with other people, which naturally includes leadership. Any leader can improve performance and effectiveness through enhancing this important trait by focusing on these three constituent qualities. Awareness Of Self The first step in becoming aware of the state of mind of others – which …
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Assessing the performance of senior management and training them to display thought leadership is a valuable tool to help a company reach its true potential. But surely leaders, especially those at the very top, are capable of doing this themselves, including carrying out self assessments? These are the very best people who have huge responsibility …
