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66 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
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If you are not doing these micro-initiatives, these examples
can help get you started. Add actions that will move you closer
to your goals. As you can see, none of these actions are especially
demanding or challenging. When done as a part of an overall leadership
strategy, these micro-initiatives add
up to a winning difference. Stars make a
habit of doing what the average performer
is uncomfortable doing.
Stars make a
habit of doing
what the average
performer is
uncomfortable
doing.
For many leaders a few actions will be
the “degree of difference” that transforms
them into Stars. I like to tell leaders that
they are more than likely 85% there already.
We are looking for these few actions that
will push them into the 90 th and above
percentile. Knowing these small but crucial moves are a mere 5-7%
change of habit that will put them in the top 10% makes the process
seem easier and builds motivation to act and incorporate these microinitiatives
into their lives.
As you assess your Emotional Intelligence, determine what microinitiatives
you can implement to help move you into the top 10%.
Choose one or two actions from the Star Profile and Coach’s Corner
to incorporate and leap from average to Star Performance.
COACH’S CORNER ON ASSESSMENTS
This is an opportunity to rate yourself on the key characteristics
of being a Star and also to see if there is any evidence of
derailers. We all want to know how we measure up on key aspects
of success, but you may be apprehensive about assessing yourself.
Benjamin Franklin said, “There are three things extremely hard:
steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” A few tips on taking these
assessments: