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How to Be an Inspiring Leader

Guest post by: Dr. Maynard Brusman

Article Overview: What can we learn about inspirational leadership from successful start-up companies? Conversely, what can failed corporations teach us?

How to Be an Inspiring Leader



Inspirational Leadership

What can we learn about inspirational leadership from successful start-up companies? Conversely, what can failed corporations teach us?

Think about the inspirational leaders of Apple, Amazon and Southwest Airlines. You can probably name them: Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Jeff Bezos, and Herb Kelleher.

Next, try to name the leaders of General Motors, TiVo and AOL during the same period. Some were good, but very few left a leadership legacy that was strong enough to ensure future success.

Hundreds of newly published business books attempt to define the qualities of great business leaders, while claiming that leadership can be learned. But can it? Why do CEOs at top-notch companies fail to provide truly inspirational leadership?

Apparently, leadership is not easily learned or practiced, even though myriad resources-from leadership development programs to executive coaches-exist.

The situation is truly puzzling: We know competition is fierce, and most candidates for senior leadership positions are highly qualified, experienced and deeply engaged in their work. Lousy bosses are commonly weeded out in the long run, and competent bosses are usually promoted. Why, then, do so many good managers lack the requisite leadership skills?

You can go online to listen to the recordings of the Enlightened Business Summit to gain more insights into how to become an inspiring leader.

Are you working in a professional services firm or other organization where executive coaches provide leadership development to help develop enlightened leaders? Does your organization provide executive coaching to help leaders develop a more sustainable business? Enlightened leaders use their emotional intelligence and social intelligence skills to create purpose-driven workplace cultures.

One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself is "Am I an inspirational leader?" Emotionally intelligent and socially intelligent organizations provide executive coaching for collaborative leaders who are curious about creating best places to work.

Working with a seasoned executive coach and leadership consultant trained in emotional intelligence and incorporating assessments such as the Bar-On EQ-I, CPI 260 and Denison Culture Survey can help you create an enlightened workplace where leaders at all levels create a happy and prosperous business enterprise where everyone is fully engaged. You can become a leader who models emotional intelligence and social intelligence, and who inspires people to become fully engaged with the vision, mission and strategy of your company or law firm.

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Article Tags: conscious capitalism, emotional intelligence, enlightened business, inspiring leaders



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