Leadership is often a subjective term that is often confused with managing. While management is about making decisions and giving orders, leadership is about understanding, motivating and guiding your team. When people in a team develop mutual trust and understanding, that’s when the real magic happens.So how does that happen? Emotional intelligence. Understanding the Emotional Landscape: More Than Just Feelings Before diving into the leadership realm, let’s talk about emotional intelligence. It’s not about being overly sentimental or reading minds; it’s about understanding and managing emotions—both yours and others’. In the workplace, where interactions are as diverse as the tasks at hand, this skill becomes the ultimate superpower. Consider a leader who not only sees deadlines, but also senses when team members are stressed. This does not require the ability to gauge what others are thinking. In fact, it’s emotional intelligence in action. The Four Pillars of Emotional Intelligence: A…
