From the course: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
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Leading people and organizations
From the course: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Leading people and organizations
"I would not ask my staff or my team to do anything that I wouldn't do myself." That's legendary women's basketball coach, Pat Summitt. She was all about leading by example, because modeling the behavior you want to see in your employees brings out the best in everyone. It is one hallmark of an emotionally intelligent leader. It's how you build credibility, respect, and rapport with your team. Here are four emotional intelligence strategies that will help you lead yourself, others, and your organization. Provide feedback. Set up regularly scheduled one-on-one conversations. I recommend once per week for 30 minutes. This is where you're going to receive and provide ongoing feedback. Make the feedback clear. For showing appreciation and recognition, I encourage leaders to use what I like to call well-timed praise. Good job and way to go, feel cliche, and they don't land, as well. Use specific, candid praise that clearly shows you've recognized the contribution they've made. Avoid…
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