Primal Leadership

Group 1 - Aditi - Aishwarya - Ananya - Deepak Raj - Deepak Mendiratta - Ramyaa - Sach

Emotional Intelligence and Financial results

Hay Group research Emotional intelligence is carried out in an organization like electricity through wires

Leader manages his inner life and moods

Right emotional and behavioral chain reaction occurs in the organization

Creates a climate in which information sharing, trust , healthy risk taking and learning flourish

Leads to better financial performance

Thus a leaders primal task is Emotional Leadership

The wicked bosses who win

Jack Welch : Knowledge about leaders available in public domain is sometimes distorted.
Turned around GE with his authoritative top down leadership style But subsequently settled into an emotionally intelligent leadership style

Exceptions are not examples

Unfortunately his flip side attracted more attention in the press

The wicked bosses who win

Bill Gates- The balancing act
A leader who gets away with a harsh leadership style

Balancing Factor : An organization with cherry-picked , highly talented and motivated people

Exceptions are not examples

When he challenged the employees it made them perform better

How often are moods a topic of discussion?

Emotional impact of a leader is almost never discussed in the workplace
Feels too personal

Cultural factors- in General Americans are very Candid while Asians are not

Topic feels soft An employees mood is never directly a part of performance evaluation. It is only alluded to through statements like your enthusiasm is terrific, your work is often hindered by negative perspective

Science Of Moods
Open Loop
Depends on external sources to manage itself Rely on connections with other people to determine our moods. Example- Enabling two people to come to one anothers emotion rescue. (A mother and Child relationship)

Close Loop
Self- Regulating

Interpersonal limbic regulation-one person transmits signals that can alter hormone levels, cardiovascular functions , sleep rhythms or even the immune functions, inside the body of another Research Results a) Research in Intensive Care Units b) Heart Rate of two people in conversation c) Impact of Non-verbal expressiveness

Same analogy can be extrapolated to official situations.

Get Happy, Carefully

Resonant Leadership A leaders mood should be in tune with those around him Dynamic Resonance The BBC example Resonance in Time of Crisis Dissonant Leadership Emotionally discordant Groups CEO Disease Total Ignorance about how his mood and actions impact to the organization But incorrectly assume that they can decipher this information Subordinates are skeptical about giving feedback about the leader

Emotional Intelligence in Action

Self Awareness Selfmanagement

Emotional Self Awareness Accurate Self Assessment Self Confidence Emotional Self Control Transparency Adaptability Achievement Initiative Optimism

Social Awareness
Relationship Management

Empathy Organizational Awareness Service

Change Catalyst Inspirational Leadership Building Bonds Influence Team work and Developing Others collaboration

EMOTIONAL SKILLS

Hard Wired

Subject to Change

Gene for Shyness- Can drive a person towards a persistently quiet demeanor All I know is that ever since I was a baby, Ive always been happy

Experience play a major role in how emotions are expressed The more we act in a certain way, the more the behavior becomes ingrained

The third discovery: My learning agenda How can I build on my strengths while reducing my gaps? How do I get from here to there?

The second discovery: My real self. Who am I?

The fourth discovery: Experimenting with and practicing new thoughts, behaviours and feelings to the point of mastery. How do I make change Stick?

The first discovery: My ideal self. Who do I want to be?

The fifth discovery: Developing supportive and trusting relationships that make change possible. Who can help me?

Self- Discovery and Personal Re-invention

My Ideal Self
Imagine yourself fifteen years from now What kinds of people are around you? What does your environment look and feel like? What would you be doing during a typical day? Write down your vision, or share it with a trusted friend. After doing this exercise, you may feel a release of energy and optimism. Envisioning your ideal future can be a powerful way to connect with the real possibilities for change in our lives. Sofia example Pictured herself leading her own company Enjoying open relationship with daughter Trusting relation with co-workers Relaxed, happy leader and parent and as loving and empowering to all those around her Low- Level of Self Awareness

My Real Self
To be able to see your leadership style from the view point of others. This can be difficult and dangerous. Actively seek out negative feedback. 360-degree evaluation collecting information from your boss, your peers and your subordinates. Multiple views render a more complete picture because each sees a different aspect of you.

How do I get from here to there?

Follow your passion(s)
Plan of Action Set tough but achievable goals Prepare yourself mentally, to replace an old habit with a better one

How do I make the change stick?

Rehearse a new Behavior, till it becomes automatic. Envision likely scenarios.

Who can help me?

Create Community of supporters (e.g. Learning group at Unilever) Develop strong mutual relationships Rely on others to create a safe environment for experimentation Get feedback

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