Never take loyalty for granted...

                e·mo·tion·al in·tel·li·gence

                        noun

1.     the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

 

You are probably wondering why I started today’s message about loyalty with a definition of emotional intelligence. Simply, because, as a leader if you want people to be loyal to you then you must treat them in such a way as they’ll voluntarily choose to do so. Meaning: you build relationships based on trust and respect and people will want to be loyal to you. Meaning: you are sensitive to their needs and make it your purpose to satisfy them. Meaning: it’s all about them and not about you. All week I’ve talked about why loyalty is important, and the things loyal people do and don’t do. Take these things to heart, practice them, and build a team that you’re loyal to and from whom you’ll get loyalty. It’s a two-way proposition and it starts with you. And once you’ve established loyal relationships, don’t do anything to abuse and lose them. Because as hard as it is to establish loyalties, they can be lost in the blink of an eye. Build loyalties in your team and support them today.

 

Donald T. Regan (1918 – 2003): He was the 66th United States secretary of the treasury from 1981 to 1985 and the White House chief of staff from 1985 to 1987 under Ronald Reagan.