L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P - (1 of 3)

Talking some more about Leadership, you may remember that I published a series of posts 2 years ago titled: L.E.A.D.E.R (see links below). Being a lifelong learner, I was curious what others thought and found this article by Rita Balian Allen (@RitaBAllen) (and yes I got her permission to share this). Interestingly, we have 2 leadership skills in common. I added the pictures and my comments in green font.

Top Ten Competencies of Leadership:

Listening Skills - conducting and initiating dialogue that requires active and reflective listening; being attentive to what others are saying, asking good questions, obtaining accurate comprehension; focusing on the other person’s thoughts and perspectives; as well as strong interpersonal skills to maintain a productive and substantive dialogue

Emotional Intelligence - effectively communicating between the emotional and rational sides of our brain; EQ can be developed and is defined in four dimensions - self awareness (self-assessment), self-management (self control), social awareness (empathy) and relationship management (relationship building), according to psychologist and author Daniel Goleman 
EWE: For me, Emotional Intelligence is knowing how to lead others with your heart not just with your head. 
In my opinion, EI also referred to as EQ (Emotional Quotient) is the essence of this quote which has been attributed to very many people from Theodore Roosevelt to John Maxwell (italics mine): 
"People won't (actually don't) care how much you know until they know how much you care." 

Action-Oriented - leading by example and creating a culture that enacts values stated and achieves results; doing what you say you will do and what you ask of others; giving priority to the learning initiatives necessary to achieve desired results; and ultimately, having the ability to develop the people around you, encouraging growth, and risk-taking EWE: I believe that everyone has to have aspirations however, without action, you will never achieve those aspirations irrespective of how much you believe and how long you have conceived that aspiration for.

Diversity Awareness - endorsing a culture that understands and recognizes the importance of diversity for success; embracing the cultural, social and economic needs and differences within this diversity; providing positive influences and role modeling; and promoting the value-add of everyone 

EWE: For my thoughts on this, I welcome you to read my articles: 

Diversity and Inclusion

Variety is the Spice of life

If you want to develop or just deepen your leadership skills, you can contact me for a free ½ hour Coaching or Mentoring Session. Send an email to: empoweredwomenexcel@gmail.com

To be continued...

Source: What Does It Take to be a Great Leader? By Rita Balian Allen

You can read my LEADER series:
L - http://empowered-women-excel.blogspot.ca/2016/01/leader.html
E - http://empowered-women-excel.blogspot.ca/2016/01/leader_28.html
A - http://empowered-women-excel.blogspot.ca/2016/02/leader_1.html
D - http://empowered-women-excel.blogspot.ca/2016/02/leader.html
E - http://empowered-women-excel.blogspot.ca/2016/03/leader.html
R - http://empowered-women-excel.blogspot.ca/2016/03/leader_15.html

Which are you?

Manager or Leader?