7 Traits of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders

What makes a good leader? Studies show that emotional intelligence is a critical factor. Alongside 33 other important workplace skills, research reveals that emotional intelligence is the strongest predictor of performance, responsible for 58% of success in all job types, and 90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence (Travis Bradberry, TalentSmartEQ). What does it […]

Three Things Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Say

Photo of NLC trainer John Loblack, a Black man wearing a light blue button-down shirt and navy blue tie in front of an empty classroom smiling at the camera

If someone asked you to name your all-time favorite leader, who would it be? What about your least favorite leader? Chances are your reasons for choosing these leaders have little to do with their cognitive abilities or technical skills and much to do with their emotional intelligence — how they treated you as a person. […]