Understanding the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders

Emotional Intelligence is a key leadership trait. As a leader, when have you demonstrated EQ? Or when have you seen EQ in action?

As a leader, how well do you understand team dynamics?

Understanding what makes your team members unique, what skills individuals bring to the table, people’s communication and decision-making styles, not to mention their general back stories, can help a leader lay the foundation for a highly productive team. Check out our post which focuses on a leadership tool to help leaders better understand team dynamics

The power of curiosity: For you as a leader and for your team

As a leader, curiosity can be directly attributed to higher levels of engagement and collaboration within a team or the broader organisation. Fostering a culture of inquisitiveness will also invite your team members to be more comfortable asking questions – of themselves, of each other, of you, and of the business in general. Check out our post to appreciate the power of curiosity for you as a leader and for your team.

3 minute reframing technique

Reframing gives you a practical, effective and productive way to deal with negative thinking patterns.

Your first 90 days

There are a few key things you can do to give yourself the best possible start in a new role.

Are you experiencing Imposter Syndrome as a leader? You are not alone.

With the research stating that around 70% of leaders will suffer from imposter syndrome (typically on more than one occasion), it’s no wonder that self-doubt, nerves, that feeling of waiting to be caught out as a phoney, and your own inner critic can all be doing overtime while you try to keep all those other plates spinning around you.

What do your team members expect when it comes to promotions?

Asking for additional training, coaching, or professional development is not a sign of weakness. In fact, it can actually reinforce your commitment to wanting to grow and excel within the business … and FYI a growth mindset is a very positive attribute.

SMART Goals: How to make your goals achievable

Most goals fail because they are too vague. Learn how SMART goals give your team actionable steps and a clear direction.

Set SMART Goals

Setting SMART goals is an effective way to stay focused and achieve your desired outcomes.

Conscious Leadership – Understanding your brain

Most of us can be great leaders when things are going smoothly, but under stress we can slip unconsciously into behaviours which are not ideal. Amuscle we want to help you build is Conscious Leadership through understanding how our brain works.