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Did you know that leaders with high emotional intelligence are 70% more likely to lead high-performing teams? Emotional intelligence (EI) isn't just a buzzword—it's a critical component of effective leadership. Strong EQ allows leaders to: ✅ Understand and manage their emotions ✅ Build stronger relationships with their teams ✅ Navigate stressful situations with grace ✅ Make better decisions Ready to elevate your leadership game? Dive deeper into the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership here: https://lnkd.in/eiX55EB

It's nearly 2025, and I still see 19+ old white men, on recommended reading lists. No wonder most leadership advice is stale. To effectively lead, you need more variety in your understanding of leadership topics: https://lnkd.in/dzMb--nM

I shared this article last week, but I am not sure the link worked. If interested in my breadcrumb legacy™ concept, this article explains it. #leadership #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopent #breadcrumblegacy #coaching Bruce Rosenstein

Finishing Strong Series: The Buck Starts with Me As we close the year, I’m reminded of the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” None of these can be achieved without reflection—a non-negotiable step for growth. A mentor recently shared his plan to take a solo voyage to reflect on this year and prepare for the next. It’s a powerful reminder that intentional pauses are essential for leaders. Reflection helps us: 1️⃣ Celebrate wins—big and small. 2️⃣ Redefine losses as lessons. 3️⃣ Gain self-awareness: Who am I right now, and how am I impacting others? Reflection requires honesty, vulnerability, and intentionality—a commitment to authenticity. By looking inward, we build a foundation of integrity that empowers us to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Ultimately, reflection is not about retreating; it’s about recalibrating to move forward with strength and significance. As you prepare to finish this year and enter the next, ask yourself: “What truths am I willing to confront about myself, and how can that awareness empower me to help others finish strong?” Don't forget to purchase your copy of The Leadership Renaissance by Patrice Taylor: https://lnkd.in/eAb82RK5

Leaders, how does "dignity" fit into your frame of Leadership - Worth reflecting ! #dignity #leadership #leadershipframework

In May-end, when I watched Management historian Martin Gutmann talk about how good leadership looks boring, I was thinking more about political leadership in countries like the United States and India than about leadership in, say, educational institutions. Perhaps Gutmann was sufficiently persuasive enough and confirmation bias had kicked in that I began to find examples all around and across sectors since then validating his perspective: Most folks tend to celebrate those with a predisposition for action and talk, but leaders with substance are most likely to be those who don't need to generate excessive noise or activity. Gutmann draws on contemporary research and historical examples, but look around and, I think, all of us will see enough people on top who prove his point. On the one hand, this could point to an inherent challenge for democracy itself, but on the other, it could mean that there is an opportunity, rather, a requirement to have a discussion on what good leadership is, at any level. It is understandable that lay people judge leaders solely by what is seen, because of availability bias. So who’s hogging the limelight, who speaks up (even when there is nothing to be said), and who takes initiative (even when what is to be done is not yet known) provide the available information. Confidence and charisma are seen. Competence, not as much. What brings out the best in the people is what makes a leader, a great one. Strategic vision and appreciation of constraints, understanding of people's aspirations and long-term interests, clarity and depth of thought, ability to pay attention, introspect and correct course, capability to anticipate failure and cast appropriate safety nets, a commitment to minimise blame, share credit and grow together, and so on are rarely visible to those beyond the immediate circle, but those count. Gutmann is right. It is the boring stuff that matters. And it also tells me that some of us educators need to consciously invest more time in mentoring introverts.

Finishing Strong Series: The Buck Starts with Me As we close the year, I’m reminded of the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” None of these can be achieved without reflection—a non-negotiable step for growth. A mentor recently shared his plan to take a solo voyage to reflect on this year and prepare for the next. It’s a powerful reminder that intentional pauses are essential for leaders. Reflection helps us: 1️⃣ Celebrate wins—big and small. 2️⃣ Redefine losses as lessons. 3️⃣ Gain self-awareness: Who am I right now, and how am I impacting others? Reflection requires honesty, vulnerability, and intentionality—a commitment to authenticity. By looking inward, we build a foundation of integrity that empowers us to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Ultimately, reflection is not about retreating; it’s about recalibrating to move forward with strength and significance. As you prepare to finish this year and enter the next, ask yourself: “What truths am I willing to confront about myself, and how can that awareness empower me to help others finish strong?” Don't forget to purchase your copy of The Leadership Renaissance by Patrice G. Taylor, M Ed., SPHRi, SHRM-SCP

Leadership is all about balance. Find out how to navigate the 7 essential tensions that every leader must address for sustainable success.

Last week, Paul Herinean, psychologist, profiler with an extensive background in academic and scientific research, and CEO at BRAIN-XTM, took part in the UMANager event. This edition of UMANager had a compelling theme: “Difficult decisions: The art of balancing emotion and reason in critical moments” and focused on the decision-making challenges that leaders encounter, especially under pressure. Discussions explored the importance of balancing emotional awareness with rational analysis, and highlighted how ethical decision-making strengthens trust and accountability in leadership. #BRAINX #UMANager #leadership 

"Leadership and society will always evolve and as current and future leaders, we must adapt, and keep creating. Adaptive Leadership informed by compassion is essential for navigating the complexities of interfaith and inner spiritual spaces in challenging times. By embracing diversity, fostering dialogue, and promoting social justice, leaders within these spaces can cultivate environments of inclusion, understanding, and mutual respect. Through their compassionate and adaptive leadership, they contribute to the creation of a more just, peaceful, and harmonious world, where all individuals are valued and empowered to live according to their deepest spiritual values and aspirations." Check out this article by Felipe Zurita to explore the importance of adaptive leadership in our interconnected world > https://buff.ly/4eLOyCF #TIO #leadership #compassion #adaptiveleadership #interfaith