Thursday 17 May 2018

Traits Of Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development

By Ruth Green


Leadership is a very vital role. It usually involves a number of people looking up to you and expecting you to give them directions on what to do. Being emotionally intelligent is being able to perceive and understand the emotions of other people. As a leader being emotionally intelligent is crucial. Below is the importance of emotional intelligence leadership development.

It would be east to work under a person who genuinely cares about what is going on with life and actually cares how you feel about changes made in the place of work. It makes the work environment so much easier to operate in. Most organizations do not do very well because the employees have not connected emotionally with their bosses.

An emotionally intelligent leader should know that communicating with their staff is a very necessary thing. They cannot magically read minds and tell what is required of them. Even in implementing decisions, the employees should be made aware so that they know what is expected of them. They should also be given a platform to give their opinions.

Being able to point out your own weaknesses without being told is a trait that makes a good leader. You know what you are good with and you, therefore, give it youre all. As for your weaknesses, there are many ways to deal with them. One is by hiring a person who is strong in your weak areas or promoting a person who shows strength where you do not.

One thing that ignites fights in people is disrespect. Not only in social places but also at the place of work. An employer may disrespect their subordinate or the other way round. For an employer, your staff will treat you how you show them to treat you. This means, the way you relate to them and handle yourself around them is exactly how they will handle you.

An emotionally intelligent leader is passionate about their work. They do their best and are not afraid to show how they feel about whatever may be going on around them. Showing this kind of vulnerability allows the leader to connect with the staff at an emotional level. This is a firm but friendly leader. They correct with warmth rather than brutality.

An intelligent person generally has a sense of humor. Most bosses do not show that side of themselves which in turn creates a very tense working environment. Having a sense of human at the place of work lightens up the mood. People tend to work harder and even faster when there is an aspect of fun involved. This gets more work done.

A leader should always be confident with themselves. Even when times get tough, they should maintain their composure while taking the necessary measures. Otherwise, if they become overwhelmed and show a little bit of panic, it will spread throughout the team faster than a bush fire. In turn, everything will come to a standstill.




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