Many leaders need to show more energy. They don’t need to be jumping around, cheerleading, and distracting them. However, it would be nice if they demonstrated some natural enthusiasm.
Energy is contagious. Our emotions are affected by the feelings of those around us. Actually, there is a term for it: emotional contagion.
Emotional contagion is the process […]
Sometimes we don’t have time to respond to every request from everybody for which we are responsible. But, availability is crucial. It is important for people to feel that they can have personal access to their leaders.
Sure, face-to-face discussions are not always possible, however with today’s technological advances, it has become easier to connect with […]
In this ever-changing world, a leader needs to be a life-long learner. Even if you have the degree and the experience, there is always more that a person can learn.
There are many studies that show that the more you learn; the more you earn.
I couldn’t care less about that, but I am amazed the difference […]
Even if your organization has it’s own products, services, and a brand, you still need to be your own brand. To be an effective leader, you need to possess powerful ethos, as they would have called it 2500 years ago.
When people hear your name, what do they think? If your reputation proceeds you, what is […]
Leadership style. Does it really depend on the situation? You have your own unique style, but when it comes to leadership, it really does depend on the situation. It comes down to two things: Competence and Confidence.
Your individual staff members are either competent or not and confident or not. You need to modify your leadership […]