The Importance Of Being Proactive As A Leader
Being proactive is the willingness to initiate certain behavior or produce results for circumstances even before they arise. Read more about Leadership This means that proactive leaders respond to events and issues before they occur. They also tend to foresee the needs of the organization, developments, or potential consequences associated with circumstances and events. As […]
Handling Public Criticism As A Leader
“You can’t please everyone” is a truism that is particularly important to leaders and leading others in an organization practically by definition means having to make decisions where there is no obvious easy choice. Realistically, no choice will make everyone happy. Read more about Leadership Part of the responsibilities that comes with the benefits of […]
8 Habits Of A Mentally Balanced Leader
Nobody is born with incredible mental strength, just as no one is born with incredible physical strength. Individuals who make personal development a priority instead develop mental strength over time. In addition to avoiding potential roadblocks, mentally balanced leaders cultivate healthy habits that help them grow stronger. Today, technology has made this an even greater […]
How To Handle Pressure From Your Team As A Leader
Every individual faces pressure regardless of their position, profile, title, experience, or gender. Pressure is real and sometimes takes the form of having so much to do that you don’t even know where to begin or burdensome expectations imposed on you, or disappointment with the little progress you’ve made on a task. Read more about […]
How To Deal With Conflicts As A Leader
Conflicts arise on a daily basis, what matters most is how these conflicts are handled because they can either propel or disrupt the momentum for a leader, a team or the entire organization. Read more about Leadership Dealing with conflicts as a leader is the ability to identify and handle conflicts efficiently and fairly. The […]
How To Develop Strategic Thinking As A Leader
Being a great thinker is one of the underrated skills for a leader in this day and time. It is more important for aspiring leaders and pace setters, as it proves to your superior that you are well able to make and take your own decisions. Strategic thinking takes it a pace higher, as it […]
How To Establish Healthy Work Boundaries As A Leader
Boundaries are a prerequisite for healthy relationships. And without healthy relationships, there are no successful leaderships. Boundaries are a form of restriction, separating oneself from another to minimize conflicts. Read more about Career Boundaries are important to: Prevent burnout Protect and grow a relationship Enjoy freedom Simple ways to set boundaries as a leader […]
Become a Global Leader with UYD University
Do you have a global mindset? Are you passionate about breaking cultural barriers to make the world a better place? Would you like to exchange ideas and learn from like-minded people of diverse nationalities? In our conflict-ridden world – with devastating wars claiming the lives of millions – it’s time for young people to devise […]
Leadership Skills: Emotional Intelligence VS Intelligence Quotient
When it comes to success in life and business, ‘emotional intelligence’ (EQ) matters just as much as – if not more than- ‘intellectual ability’ often referred to as Intelligence Quotient (IQ). Most of us are familiar with the term ‘IQ’ which is a score received from standardized assessments designed to test intelligence. It relates directly […]
Leadership: How to Get Others to Follow You
Being a leader implies that a process of social influence is set in motion, where a person can enlist the aid and support of others (followers) in order to accomplish a common task. We have different types of leaders in every sphere of life, some are appointed or chosen to be in the leadership position and some […]
5 Tips For Being a Good Listener
Listening goes beyond just hearing what the other person or party is saying; it involves sensing, interpreting, evaluating and responding. Anyone who is not listening at all or who listens but is not a good listener cannot be a good leader, because good listening is an essential part of being a good leader. You must […]