handle the situation on a subsequent
occasion? It is natural to want to protect
your team from making mistakes, but
if the outcome can be controlled and a
lesson learnt, you will enable your team
to grow into a more robust solutions-
orientated group.
Think about how this relates to you in your leadership role – what example do you
set? If it’s that of a leader who understands the impact of EQ, you will engage your
team and increase your likelihood of achieving great and long-term success. If it’s that
of a manager who simply oversees the processes necessary for the team to achieve
short-term outcomes, you may find yourself simply needing to manage.
The great news is, the fundamentals of emotional intelligence can be learnt.
Ralph Waldo Emmerson is quoted as
famously saying ‘What you do speaks so
loud that I cannot hear what you say.’ To
put it another way, actions speak louder
than words.
Steve Pettit, BCom
BPhEd
After many years of fitness
leadership, Steve has become
a highly respected figure in the
industry. He has worked with some of the
world’s leading fitness providers, including
Les Mills Asia Pacific, Zest Health Clubs and
Les Mills International. He is now the CEO of
the Australian Institute of Fitness, QLD, and is
currently completing his MBA.
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