Ten Reasons Great Leadership Requires a Head and Heart Connection
Over the years, I have worked for many great and not-so-great leaders. I will not enumerate them, but trust me, there were a number on both sides. Thankfully, the outstanding ones outnumber the poor leaders.
When I entered management in 1966, the primary thing I determined was to learn every facet of every business I was in, to learn good management from excellent leadership, and to learn what to avoid from poor leadership. I believe I accomplished that. It was challenging but rewarding at the same time. It was well worth the time and effort.
This is a topic that I am passionate about because many times in my career, I have been told that I was too flexible, too forgiving, or did not have the company’s best interest in mind. One leader once told me I did not have the killer instinct to be successful, to which I responded that I preferred not to have a killer instinct except when my life was on the line, and if my life was on the line, I quit.
Outstanding leadership that connects both head and heart is vital for practical, innovative, and inspiring leadership.
Here are my ten reasons why:
- Empathy: This is number one because I have tried to live it for 50+ years. Leaders who connect with others can better understand and empathize with…
