When asked to identify the necessary traits for leaders, most would propose answers that fall within a wide range of topics. Charisma, purpose, determination – these are just a few of the traits that are typically used to define a leader. However, many leaders have a single quality in common. In short, what distinguishes the best leaders from the majority is their level of emotional intelligence.
Key Takeaways:
- Most of the CEOs I’ve met and worked with had years to prepare for their jobs.
- As they entered middle management, most of them learned that being a good leader is more important than being a good do-er.
- Many have stories to tell about stumbling along the way, about micromanaging people, about destroying a team’s morale with unreasonable demands.
“True professional growth without personal growth is impossible. In order to truly learn to be a better leader, and to be better able to deal with power dynamics, you’ve got to figure yourself out.”
http://www.ceo.com/operations/how-the-most-emotionally-intelligent-ceos-handle-their-power/
