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Ep. 73 5 Things to love about being an EQ leader - Dec 22 edition

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In this episode 73...here's 5 more things this month to love when you are serving as a high EQ leader. 

Each month I'll share 5 things that I love about being a high EQ leader - maybe there's one you resonate with, or one you want to try. Either way, let me know what you think?

  1. Stay inspired. Think about who you look up to as a leader, and give yourself a moment to think about them. Is it a quote you have on your desk, or a Post-It note? Is it something that you saw that brings you Joy. Give yourself credit for being with these leaders who have inspired you because it's actually lead you to who you are today.
  2. You can be a strong feminine-values driven leader! Lead with the feminine values that are associated most often with the feminine values. Anyone can do this, but it means leading that facilitate and influence creating, holding space, big picture thinking, silence, care, collaboration, communicative, these are all strong women are strong feminine values.  Most corporate workplaces are severely underrepresented in these values, and they are really important for Success it's time to bring them to bear.
  3. Always be learning or ABL! This means taking a class, reading a book, watching a TED Talk, stimulating your brain and new ways it is a infectious and inspiring not just yourself but the others. If this isn't your cup of tea, what is it that does get you excited and what you like to learn? Just do that instead
  4. Be enthusiastic about your ideas. When you are showing enthusiasm and present, you bring others along with you. It is emotional contagion and infectious. That is inspiring motivating and exciting when you get behind your idea with your own enthusiasm. You will be surprised what follows.
  5. Lead by example. That means when you want to take a day off, take the day off. Do not check email. Tell people you will be off line. The key here is setting expectations.

    6. What are you excited about or working on as a high eq leadership trait? Let me know and leave me an audio message!


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