Charisma can be learned. Start by being mindful of your presence when talking to others. Charisma requires practicing certain skills that make others feel intelligent, impressive and interesting. Anyone can add these skills to their behavior.
Coachable executives stand out through emotional intelligence, integrity, and collaboration. They invest in their growth while inspiring those around them, embracing change with a long-term vision and a commitment to continuous improvement.
A case study on empathy in leadership. An essential behavior associated with professional success and personal fulfillment for CFOs transitioning into a CEO role is the practice of empathy.
Workplace bullying affects tens of millions of workers — and passive responses make it worse. In this first post of the Bully-Proof Workplace series, Molly Shepard and Peter Dean introduce the four types of bullies (the Belier, Blocker, Braggart, and Brute) and lay out the foundational steps every target and leader needs before confronting one.
Leadership coach Peter Dean looks to rowing—and the book “The Boys in a Boat”—to explain what’s more important for success, individual stars or the team.
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