True Leaders Harness These 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence
What makes a leader, a leader?
Ask ten different people and you’ll get ten different answers. Here’s one list of potent leadership traits I borrowed from Harvard Business Review that makes a lot of sense to me. It lists five emotional intelligence traits effective leaders must possess.
Self-awareness — which can look like self-confidence, to a degree, but includes a realistic self-assessment and, often, a self-deprecating sense of humor.
Self-regulation — the ability to control disruptive impulses and moods.
Motivation — a passion for one’s work that goes beyond seeking money or status.
Empathy — being able to tap into understanding the emotions and experiences of people you work with.
Social skills — the ability to manage relationships and build networks.
I’ve seen a lot of people rise in the ranks of leadership, and I can testify that these qualities are certainly inherent in anyone who successfully leads.
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