TL;DR
Developing emotional intelligence is key to becoming a likeable leader, allowing leaders to build strong relationships with their team members. Dr. Travis Bradbery identifies 10 key behaviors that emotionally intelligent leaders engage in to become more likeable.
We’ve all heard the adage, “You get more flies with honey than you do vinegar.” That rings especially true when it comes to serving in leadership positions. Being likeable is what separates good leaders from great leaders, and it’s also what makes employees supportive of your command within the company.
According to Dr. Travis Bradbery, Coauthor of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 & President at TalentSmart, “Becoming a more likeable leader is completely under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence (EQ). Unlike innate, fixed characteristics, such as your intelligence (IQ), EQ is a flexible skill that you can improve with effort.”
Bradberry has found that people focus on qualities that are under a leader's control, such as approachability, humility and positivity. He has identified 10 key behaviors that emotionally intelligent leaders engage in and consequently makes them so likeable. These behaviors include approachability, positivity, generosity and a substantial background.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on January 1, 1970. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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