Hard skills are important, of course.
Ive observed that the line between the personal and professional is thinning, for better or worse.
There are five key elements to EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
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I view emotional intelligence as a foundational human skill.
For example, if an executive constantly makes snide remarks, theyll eventually alienate their employees.
One approach I think could be beneficial to prioritize is concentrating on how information is disseminated throughout your company.
You could also create a culture where people feel comfortable asking and stating, Did you say this?
Because this is what I heard.
Such a culture can decrease the chances of miscommunication.
Critical Thinking
If people at a company do things unquestioningly without thinking critically, trouble will eventually ensue.
Critical thinking keeps us grounded.
In turn, we can make better decisions.
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Collaboration
Collaboration is a key determinant of success in the business world.
Theres only so much we can tackle on our own.
There are other consequences as well.
Leaders must bolster their own well-being and transform their relationship with change by building adaptability as an evergreen skill.
But its a process thats well worth it for leaders and your team members.
