There has been much made about the fact there are now 5 distinct generations in the workforce, something that many managers struggle with. Today’s quote says a great deal about Gen Z (the youngest of the working generations) and their thinking. If teamwork and team spirit, and going along to get along are emblematic of traditional management philosophies, how does trying hard to just be yourself (and managers accepting and accommodating that) now fit in? As tricky as it sounds, focusing both on teams and individuals is doable. In part, that’s what’s behind the skills of emotional intelligence.
· Emotional intelligence is based on awareness of self and others
· Effective managers balance the needs of both teams and individuals
· It’s about perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions
· In many ways, it’s about doing what’s right
Emotionally intelligent managers are aware of what’s going on, think before acting, have empathy for what their employees are experiencing, and do what’s right and best for them, individually and as a team. Much different from how we traditionally learned to manage, where everyone was expected to leave their problems at the door and fit in. The evolution from that philosophy to emotional intelligence, and the fact that managers must use both (and more) is challenging. But that’s what it takes to be an effective leader today.
Zendaya (born 1996): American actress and singer, winner of a Prime-Time Emmy Award
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