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Emotional intelligence is a sought-after competency. A lot of leaders see themselves as a good judge of emotional intelligence. But self awareness is where emotional intelligence starts, and many leaders think they already have plenty of self-awareness. Not so fast. A leader may not be as self-aware as they think. Listen or watch Angie Lion and I dive further into this on the LeaderU podcast https://lnkd.in/gBe9CNCG

A leader's awareness of their ignorance is where they start gaining wisdom... #leadership #selfawareness

"What's an effective way to self regulate your anxiety?" Here's a simple 6 step BREATH mindfulness framework you can use. Hint: do an all-channel scan to help you get grounded. ------ BREATH posters available at: https://lnkd.in/gVzamuDv #emotionalregulation #selfregulation #leaders #leaderslead #leadskill

What is your idea of a good presentation? When I’m the presenter, it’s a good presentation when the audience is clearly engaged. It’s not the delivery, the payment (for a paid presentation), the visibility or any of the other criteria that matter as much as what happens in the audience. “A thing is good if it fulfills it’s concept.” Robert S. Hartman That’s a disarmingly simple truth that provides a foundation for a science of value (axiology). It’s an axiom that unlocks a universe of meaning and possibilities. It’s also a key point in the presentation I made yesterday to a group of expert practitioners at the Robert S. Hartman Institute. They were receptive and welcoming, and I appreciated having Sophie Coulthard, Peter Demarest and Clifford (Cliff) Hurst there among many others who contributed. Want to understand a little better what’s really “good”? Find an axiologist and engage them in a conversation about something you care about a lot. It will open up a door to a whole new world. #thoughtleadership #valueleaders #goodmatters

I see two mindsets that couldn't be more different. One looks at situations as a reaper: What can I get out of this? If it's there for the taking, they take it. The other looks at situations as a sower: What can I plant? I'm going to plant something good so we have more tomorrow. Nothing wrong with reaping. But if you never sow and you're always taking, that's not leadership. Generous leadership is about investing, developing and adding value. We love working with leaders like that! Reach out to Ron or Angela to have a conversation about growing leaders. #generousleadership #leadskill

Smart leaders look for the context. When people share something, leaders look at the bigger picture. Decision time? Look at the frame around the decision. What came just before this? How is this likely to be received? When we miss the frame, we take things out of context, people don't feel understood and we end up making worse decisions. Need some help with framing things or context? Reach out to Ron Oltmanns at Leadskill #leadership #decisions

Are you in automatic mode? As constant problem-solvers, leaders often assume that everything an employee brings them is a problem-to-be-solved. Check that assumption first. Is this a problem and do they WANT a solution? Or is this a problem and they want to keep me informed? Or are they just wanting to be heard? A leader who jumps into problem-solving mode every time is seen as someone who doesn't listen or as a micro-manager. Check your assumptions before problem-solving

What does a leader say when you talk to yourself??? We've got a name for the voice inside our head. JOE Joe says a lot of things, but especially Judgments Opinions and Evaluations Take 5 minutes to observe your thoughts and you'll notice the JOE's. It will increase your self-awareness. For more insights, get our periodic newsletter at https://lnkd.in/gC8Ttg4n #selfawareness

The feelings wheel is a powerful tool that more leaders need to know about...and use. Mental health at work is getting more attention these days. Research shows that naming your emotions leads to greater emotional control, which helps people be more productive, effective and even creative at work. You can get a copy of several different kinds of feelings wheels at leadskill.com and reach out about workplace training or talks on these EQ topics! #emotionalintelligence #leadershipcoaching

What is worth measuring and what CAN we measure in people science? 1. Stress (7 types and their intensity) 2. Cognitive judgment & emotional bias (20+ factors) 3. Behavior style (8 factors, natural and adapted modes) 4. Competencies (25 essential human skills that make a difference on the job) 5. Drive - motivation (12 different driving forces, passions, demotivators) 6. Emotional intelligence (5 EQ factors and overall level of emotional competency) 77+ distinct factors that impact: -Hiring decisions -Coaching & development -Engagement -Job satisfaction Which of these do you need to know right now? We're able to measure all of these with scientifically validated assessment tools. #peoplescience #measurewhatmatters