What Makes a Leader? Part 4
Empathy is the fourth component discussed in “What Makes a Leader?”, Daniel Goleman’s Harvard Business Review article about emotional intelligence in leadership.
Read moreWhat Makes a Leader? Part 3
Motivation is the third component that Daniel Goleman discusses in “What Makes a Leader?”, his Harvard Business Review article about emotional intelligence in leadership. He suggests that people with leadership potential are motivated by intrinsic factors – “a deeply embedded desire to achieve for the sake of achievement” (that is, big salaries and other external [...]
Read moreOttawa – Opportunity Abounds
Ottawa is a city with a reputation that doesn’t always work in its favour. As the hub of Canadian federal politics, it’s sometimes perceived as a quiet and ‘boring’ place, but as a newcomer to the city, I haven’t found this to be the case!
Read moreWhat Makes a Leader? Part 2
The second component that Goleman discusses in “What Makes a Leader?” is self-regulation. He defines it as, “the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods” and “the propensity to suspend judgment – to think before acting”. He lists some common signs of self-regulation as well:
Read more3i Summit: Quick Recap
The success of the 3i Summit came down to, in my opinion, impassioned people. It was a theme common to the presentations that I saw, the attendees whom I met, and the people involved in organizing the event.
Read more3i Summit: A Memorable First Day
Today was the first day of Leadership Ottawa’s 3i Summit and it was a great one. When our TalentBridge group arrived at the Great Canadian Theatre Company at noon, I could tell that the organizers had achieved the type of atmosphere they were going for…over lunch, the foyer was bustling with great discussion and interaction [...]
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