Exercise # 3: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
BUSI2033 Self Reflection
Exercise #3: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
When we think of leaders, the first thing that usually comes to mind is an individual who holds significant power such as celebrity, high profile athlete, CEO of a fortune 500 company or a high profile political figure . Everyone has the ability to become a leader, as leaders, everyone has the power to not only influence others, but inspire and motivate them as well. The great philosopher, Plato once said that “all learning has some emotional basis”, it is widely accepted that soft skills such as active listening greatly affect how people feel and respond to others from our friends and family to our co-workers and bosses. If they feel valued, appreciated, and heard, …show more content…
If they feel the urge to give in to strong emotions in their interactions with others, they give themselves a time out, waiting until their emotions have leveled off and they have had a chance to think about the situation (Kumar, 2012). Also, leaders with empathy have the ability to put themselves in someone else 's situation. They help develop the people on their team, challenge others who are acting unfairly, give constructive feedback, and listen to those who need it. Eq leaders earn the respect and loyalty of their team and the people around you, by showing them that they care by being empathic.
To conclude, emotional intelligence is one the single best predictors of performance in the workplace and the strongest driver of leadership and personal excellence. Building, managing and cultivating relationships are important to the success in any organization, and the quality of the relationships determines the effectiveness of the organizational culture. Understanding EQ and the role it plays in management and in the organization will vastly improve the internal relations and strengthen the personal fulfillment and professional accomplishments of
Exercise #3: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
When we think of leaders, the first thing that usually comes to mind is an individual who holds significant power such as celebrity, high profile athlete, CEO of a fortune 500 company or a high profile political figure . Everyone has the ability to become a leader, as leaders, everyone has the power to not only influence others, but inspire and motivate them as well. The great philosopher, Plato once said that “all learning has some emotional basis”, it is widely accepted that soft skills such as active listening greatly affect how people feel and respond to others from our friends and family to our co-workers and bosses. If they feel valued, appreciated, and heard, …show more content…
If they feel the urge to give in to strong emotions in their interactions with others, they give themselves a time out, waiting until their emotions have leveled off and they have had a chance to think about the situation (Kumar, 2012). Also, leaders with empathy have the ability to put themselves in someone else 's situation. They help develop the people on their team, challenge others who are acting unfairly, give constructive feedback, and listen to those who need it. Eq leaders earn the respect and loyalty of their team and the people around you, by showing them that they care by being empathic.
To conclude, emotional intelligence is one the single best predictors of performance in the workplace and the strongest driver of leadership and personal excellence. Building, managing and cultivating relationships are important to the success in any organization, and the quality of the relationships determines the effectiveness of the organizational culture. Understanding EQ and the role it plays in management and in the organization will vastly improve the internal relations and strengthen the personal fulfillment and professional accomplishments of