In any situation, our emotions are linked to how we think about or interpret the situation or the behaviour of those involved, i.e. how we think influences how we feel. Both of these will determine how we react in that moment. But what about when we look back and reflect on past situations and outcomes? … Read more
Why leaders need to learn to ‘deal with people’ and their emotions
I work with senior managers helping them to become more emotionally intelligent leaders and in this series of articles will explore some of the themes that come up in this work. One of the areas that seems to challenge many managers is how to deal with the people-related aspects of their role. On further discussion… Read more
The case for embracing emotions
I work with senior managers helping them to become more emotionally intelligent leaders. In this and subsequent articles I will explore some of the themes that come up in this work. We start at the beginning, with the case for understanding emotions in business. It is sometimes said that emotions are a liability or… Read more
What you say about you…
Following one of my recent Learn-n-Share updates I was asked about personal branding for senior managers. One definition of personal branding is “the ongoing process of establishing a prescribed image or impression in the mind of others about an individual, group or organization” (Los Ellis 2009). Much of what is written about personal branding focuses… Read more
Titles don’t make a leader…
…it’s how you behave that makes the difference. One of the most interesting books on leadership that I have read recently is “The Leadership Challenge” by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. The title for this article comes from that book. I suggest you read it and I have summarised their 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership… Read more
