Becoming A Respected Leader - Gregory Seymour - Bog

The Hard Line limited engagement of leadership has proven to be ineffective over the years.The key to effective leadership is to know and understand each of your employees. This doesn't mean for you to be their best friend, it means that you understand their thought processes regarding their responsibilities. Knowing both their strengths and weaknesses allowsyou to better form productive teams.Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as understanding the emotions of those around you. The five elements of EI are: Motivation, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Empathy and Self-Regulation.We will explore the methodology needed to create an environment that results in your employees seeing you in a more positive light, and with a sense of respect for who you are as a leader.