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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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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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 …
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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A common misconception, even among CEOs and other top-level executives, is that emotional intelligence (EI) is a fixed trait. While it’s true that some individuals are naturally more self-aware and empathetic than others, the good news is that emotional intelligence can be improved with focused training and practice. What’s more, numerous studies suggest that boosting …
How confident are you in your current leadership structure? If your team isn’t actively working to become more cohesive and build toward a common goal, you could be setting your company back more than you know. That’s why Envision Global Leadership’s executive leadership coaching programs are so crucial for organizations looking to establish their long-term …
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We’ve already talked about broader leadership attributes, but how can those same qualities apply to someone whose network extends across the globe? Global leadership development is all about applying your skills to help everyone in your organization reach the highest level of performance, no matter where in the world you might be working. In this …
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What kind of impact are you making on the people within your organization? It doesn’t matter if you’re in charge of an entire team or heading up a single project; you can always improve your environment through your actions. But what makes a “good” leader? What qualities need to be present to lift up those …
Navigating your workplace can seem like a minefield at times. How do you know when to push your team so they can reach that next level versus when to back off and give them a break? What’s the best way to approach each workday so it yields the results you’re looking for? One of the …
You might have a succession plan in place, but how are you helping your employees progress through the ranks until then? CEO succession planning is a crucial area every company needs, but progression planning is just as important. Uncovering future leaders within your team and managing your own personal talent pipeline play a key role …
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It can be hard to hear critical feedback, especially as it relates to your leadership skills; however, honest assessment of your behaviors and skills is one of the best ways to grow and evolve. To develop leadership skills, you first have to understand where you need to improve. Objective and validated leadership assessment Feedback can …
It doesn’t matter if you’re the CEO of a company or heading a mid-level project—each and every employee at your company has countless opportunities to lead. But what’s the difference between someone who is simply in a leadership role and someone who in their bones is a galvanizing, thoughtful leader (regardless of their position)? Someone …
