#BetterLeadership

"My premise is that many relationship problems stem from miscommunication. Specifically, I suggest that in order to be “heard” by others, we need to speak not in our natural language, but in the language of the listener.

 

How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize to your spouse, only to be rebuffed? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language” that was foreign to him or her."

Via Rachelle Capo

Leadership these days is about authenticity & connection By Melanie A. Greenberg, Ph.D....

 

These days, companies and individuals face tough global challenges in a changing world. The need to recruit and train innovative and inspiring leaders, who can create and implement innovative solutions and instill hope and passion is greater now than ever.

 

But what are the qualities of an effective leader? The latest research suggests it’s more than a list of traits. Leaders have to be able to flexibly adapt their strategies in line with their personal qualities, the company culture, and the situation. The new thinking about leadership emphasizes authenticity, openness, caring and flexibility.

 

A leader needs to be genuine and lead by example, understanding and emotionally connected in order to inspire loyal followers. Below are six important ways to become a more effective leader....

Humility doesn’t top the list of popular virtues these days, but if you're ever in need of help, a humble friend is more likely to be there for you than a prideful one, new research suggests. Humbleness has also been linked with generosity.

 

Studies find that the trait predicts charitable giving and generous behavior toward others in monetary games played in the lab. “Compassion is hard if you don’t have humility,” says psychologist Jordan LaBouff of the University of Maine.

 

What’s more, humble people tend to make better employees and bosses. But because the typical American workplace tends to reward self-promotion over humility, such modest types may have a tough time making it to the top.

Three reasons to change how your organization communicates.