Are you an emotionally intelligent leader? Here are three ways you might not have as much EQ as you think (and what to do instead): 1. You pride yourself on speaking your mind. While candor in the workplace can be valuable, not every thought should be voiced immediately (or maybe, ever), especially in an emotionally-charged situation. Instead: Press the pause button. Emotionally intelligent people understand the power of taking a beat to digest and consider information before responding to it. 2. You treat every employee you manage the same. You're trying to be fair, so you employ the same management methods with every member of your team, regardless of their needs, and expect them to conform. Instead: Move away from a one-size-fits-all mentality. People are individuals, with unique needs. Take the time to learn about what your direct reports need, and then adapt your style to serve them. 3. You're "coin-operated." Being "coin-operated" means you're motivated by money—and little else. Instead: Find motivation in the challenge. When you believe passionately in your products and services, you're motivated to help find and provide solutions and value to your customers. #leadership #EQ #emotionalintelligence #career #softskills …see more