EQ and Leadership
A recent study performed by Organizational Vital Signs determined that nearly 60 percent (57.7%) of all organizational results are determined by culture or organization climate. Or, put another way, most people coming to work are influenced by the climate of the organization.
If it is the leadership of an organization that determines its climate or culture, there may be no greater responsibility of that leader than culture building. If, as Dan Goleman, author of Emotio0nal Intelligence, says, “emotional intelligence is responsible for 92 percent of success on the job” and leaders are followed because of their vision, honesty, ability to inspire and competency. Emotional intelligence among leaders is of paramount importance. You see, emotional intelligence is directly connected to at least 3 of the 4 leadership essentials.
You can be technically competent without being emotionally intelligent but you can’t be honest, inspirational or visionary without emotional intelligence. Here are 7 steps leaders can take to create an emotionally intelligent organization:
Hire “A Players”, never hire to fill the position. If you can’t find A Players, wait until you can.
Don’t be cheap! Compensate people fairly plus 10 percent.
Beware to the necessary work/live balance and stay within the guidelines.
Teach people the value and necessity of setting personal and business goals.
Develop world class managers-there is nothing that will stifle growth faster than poor management.
Treat everyone with respect-everyone wants to be a winner, help them be one.
Be a High Touch leader and be mindful of the right thing to do even if it costs more. Always do it right!
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