I believe that many leaders and businesses globally are heading for burnout. We only have to reflect on the recent crisis in the health service to see that doctors are already experiencing poor mental health and the inability to keep striving at such a pace. This is risking lives - not only their own but others.
I see so many parallels in the work that I do within the corporate business world. HR functions are constantly looking at creative solutions to fix issues around wellbeing, absenteeism, attrition and develop a high performing culture.
Positive self-regard is essential if you are to develop the high level of emotional intelligence that will enable you to see beyond setbacks and stay centred. It is not about being egotistical or arrogant. It is about being clear in your purpose.
Positive self-regard naturally develops as you become more experienced and confident in yourself and your capabilities – it is something you need to work on daily, while accepting and valuing yourself for who you are.
Self regard or self-esteem is a prerequisite for effective leadership. It is critical for developing relationships and influencing others.
Self-regard is based on the beliefs you hold about yourself - the degree to which you accept and value yourself. This influences both how you behave towards others, and how in turn they respond to you.
It is now believed that emotional intelligence is one of the highest indicators of performance. Whether you are in transition and wanting to develop your career further or just want to be more successful, placing greater investment on your ISP will help you to be extraordinary.
Today I feel very lucky.
It is the first day of my new business venture (Emotionally-i-Fit), which I am combining with my role as Global Head of Learning & Development at Morgan McKinley. My vision is to develop emotionally fit leaders that inspire, empower, motivate and engage the talent they have. The impact will be emotionally fit businesses that grow and excel in performance. read more
