Who doesn’t like to be a leader at their place of work? The thought of being the ‘first in a lot’ is always amusing. But is it really easy to be one? What does it take to lead everyone from the top?
There are two basic requirements for leadership –
- Sufficient professional knowledge and experience in your line of work that enables you to be in a position of command
- Social and personal skills that make you approachable to your team and easy to work with
Sadly enough, more often than not, today’s leaders are diligently trained in (1) but lack adequate know-how of (2). To be honest, it’s the latter that needs more emphasis.
Emotional Intelligence – What Makes You A Leader
This positive personality trait is fast gaining popularity not just in the corporate world but all possible workplaces one can possibly think of. The reason is simple: Everyone wants to work with a manager/team leader who listens to and addresses their issues and concerns, is appreciative of efforts, patient and supportive.
In other words, such a manager is emotionally intelligent – who knows exactly how to gauge and deal with the emotions of his team and use them in the higher interests of the organisation.
Emotional Intelligence Training – Need of the Hour
Let’s face it, it’s not always natural and easy to display such qualities. But they can always be acquired. Companies like Level Five Executive offer Emotional IQ classes through their Emotional Connection Process (EmC) training for senior executives. The certification programme helps train you deal with stressful work situations.
Conflict resolution classes, also part of the program helps create a positive work environment and team building classes promotes harmonious team efforts for goal achievement. Get yourself enrolled today for higher and successful results.
