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You are the CEO of You
You’re about to deliver a high-stakes presentation when that familiar voice pipes up – “You’re going to mess this up. Remember what happened last time?” Your immediate instinct is probably to tell that voice to shut up and go away. But what if it might actually be your most dedicated employee, just badly in need of some better management?
Unlock Inner Wisdom You Didn’t Know You Had
As leaders, we often find ourselves caught in internal battles – the perfectionist pushing for flawless execution while the critic whispers doubts about our capabilities. The people-pleaser desperately seeks approval while the rebel resists authority.
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The Social System of Workplaces
Picture this
You walk into a simple feedback conversation, armed with constructive comments and good intentions. Ten minutes later, your team member looks like a deer caught in headlights, and you’re wondering what they heard from your well-intentioned words. Sound familiar?
Could Too Much Grit Be a Bad Thing?
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on something I’ve started seeing in clients with whom I’m using the Adaptability Quotient (AQ) assessment – a tool I’ve written about a few times recently (check out my last few blogs for a deep dive). These clients score exceptionally high on Grit in their AQ assessments; what you’d expect from people who have climbed to success through unwavering determination. Yet some have expressed a concern: their relentless drive seems to be undermining their resilience.
What’s More Important?
In my work as a leader and leadership coach, I’ve noticed something fascinating about the interplay between emotional intelligence and assertiveness. While we often celebrate high emotional intelligence (EQ) as the hallmark of effective leadership, I’ve come to realize that without a corresponding high assertiveness quotient (AQ), even the most emotionally intelligent among us can fall short of our leadership potential. It’s like having a high-performance sports car with no gas pedal – all that emotional horsepower with nowhere to go.
