Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Hands-On ... - always yours

22 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
tion (creators of Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda), for
example, talented animators who excel in their craft have the
opportunity to move up. They often leave
As they become
managers and
beyond, more
of their success
comes from
leadership skills
rather than from
their IQ points
or technical
acumen.
the work they trained years to excel at and
are promoted to lead other animators who
were once their peers. Often they show up
with little or no experience or expertise
in this important new leadership position.
This challenge is common in many career
paths where individuals fi nd themselves
moving up the corporate ladder. What do
they do? What do they need to learn to lead
and lead well? This is where Emotional
Intelligence can provide the skills to help
them succeed in their new leadership position.
The good news is EI can be learned
and enhanced, where IQ is fixed. Leading with Emotional Intelligence
will provide the plays to advance.
HOW TO BE A STAR PERFORMER—NEW RULES FOR SUCCESS
INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
Motivation Self Diverse group
Communication Few people Team & cross teams
Rewards Own effort & Success of the
immediate team, longer term
Accountability Self Team
Quality Self Diverse group
Time management Self Team
Martin Moskovits was a good example of a man who came into
his job with a high IQ and great technical skill who was challenged
to rise up to a leadership position. Moskovits was the Dean of Mathematics,
Physical and Life Sciences, for the University of California