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At Obsidian Leaders we believe that leadership behaviours can be learnt, that true leadership has commercial benefit and that people and customers should be treated as a far greater asset than hard commercial metrics some leaders use to hire, fire and make people feel uncomfortable. Remember a person who feels safe dosnt think about fight or flight, they think about adding value and building towards a mutual goal. Come and learn more about Obsidian Leaders and how you can use behaviours to create a competitive advantage!

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“Emotional intelligence is a need of an hour in leadership” Emotional intelligence is crucial in leadership today because it fosters empathy, effective communication, and relationship-building skills, which are essential for navigating diverse teams and complex challenges. Leaders with high emotional intelligence can inspire and motivate their teams, manage conflicts constructively, and adapt to rapidly changing environments with resilience and empathy. Share your thoughts

Obsidian Leaders Recently I was doing some research on leadership and went back to Simon Sinek 2014 ‘why good leaders make you feel safe’ https://lnkd.in/ggzuEaJT Its a great 12min video that reminds us about leadership versus authority. At Obsidian Leaders we believe that leadership behaviours can be learnt, that true leadership has commercial benefit and that people and customers should be treated as a far greater asset than hard commercial metrics some leaders use to hire, fire and make people feel uncomfortable. Remember a person who feels safe dosnt think about fight or flight, they think about adding value and building towards a mutual goal. Come and learn more about Obsidian Leaders and how you can use behaviours to create a competitive advantage!

Congruency. In motion. What better way to describe a leader. When there’s congruency there is commitment confidence competence and compatibility. The question is do leaders communicate congruency consistently?

How to claim your leadership power Michael Timms For leaders, 3 powerful habits of personal accountability ... Habit 1: Don't blame Habit 2: Look in the mirror Habit 3: Engineer the solution https://lnkd.in/gNtHwSz3

We need to stop managing and start leading. Here are 4 ways to be a leader

Very insightful! In the TEDTalk "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" by Simon Sinek, discusses key concepts such as the Golden Circle framework, the importance of starting with "why," and the role of purpose in inspiring others. Sinek explains that great leaders and organizations prioritize their purpose (the "why") over their methods (the "how") and products (the "what"). This approach builds trust and loyalty, as people are inspired by leaders who communicate a clear, compelling vision. Understanding these principles helps foster leadership that drives genuine engagement and long-term success.

Checklist for a leader: Find your company's purpose and talk about it. Live your values and hold people to account against them. Develop your leaders. Empower your teams to try things to improve. Encourage ideas from your people, find some to follow through on. Recognise good work and effort. Embrace flexibility. Treat people like adults.

Can you identify an emerging leader? What characteristics do leaders consistently demonstrate? The “Leading for impact” guidelines are built around evidence-based research and insights to help principals identify and develop future leaders. You can find the Guidelines and supporting resources here: https://bit.ly/4cLUOIB