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How to Use Emotional Intelligence Effectively as a Leader
You will undoubtedly have used the term emotional intelligence. We usually use it in relation to what we expect from our employees. But what does it mean for you as a CEO or senior executive?
Having emotional intelligence doesn’t mean being an emotional person. Rather it involves identifying and harnessing your own emotions, as well as helping others do the same. It’s a skill that, when developed, has the power to build trust, increase productivity, and create a standard of leadership to which others will aspire.
So many leaders feel the need to hide their vulnerabilities, thinking that allowing others to see their emotional side will make them appear weak and incapable of being the ‘right’ type of leader. As it turns out, just the opposite is true.
Increasing your emotional intelligence occurs through focusing on three factors:
- Care for Others
- Sensitivity
- Accountability
Care for Others
The number one thing employees desire is a sense of purpose.
