Emotions are a powerful driving force in our personal and professional lives. While we often focus on well-known emotions like joy, confidence, and determination, there are several other emotions that, when nurtured, can significantly contribute to the success of your team.
As a leader, it’s essential to recognize and cultivate these undervalued emotions within your team members. Here are seven such emotions and how they can positively impact your team’s success.
Empathy: Empathy, often overlooked in the workplace, plays a crucial role in fostering teamwork and collaboration. When team members genuinely understand and resonate with each other’s feelings and experiences, they build stronger connections, leading to enhanced cooperation and problem-solving.
Gratitude: Expressing gratitude creates a positive atmosphere within your team. Encouraging team members to acknowledge and appreciate each other’s contributions not only boosts morale but also motivates individuals to go the extra mile in their work.
Resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adversity. Nurturing resilience in your team members helps them navigate challenges with grace and determination, ultimately leading to greater overall success.
Patience: In today’s fast-paced world, patience can often be undervalued. However, it’s an essential quality for effective teamwork. Encouraging patience allows team members to listen, understand, and collaborate more effectively, leading to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Curiosity: A curious mind is a valuable asset for any team. Cultivating curiosity in your team members encourages them to explore new ideas, ask questions, and seek innovative solutions. This intellectual curiosity can drive creativity and continuous improvement.
Compassion: Compassion involves caring for the well-being of others. When team members genuinely care about each other’s success and happiness, they create a supportive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Adaptability: Adaptability is the capacity to embrace change and uncertainty. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, this emotion is invaluable. Encouraging your team to be adaptable helps them stay agile and responsive to shifting circumstances, ensuring long-term success.
By recognizing the significance of these undervalued emotions and actively nurturing them within your team, you can create a more motivated, and successful work environment.
Lead From Within: By nurturing these emotions within your team, you not only contribute to their personal growth and well-being but also lay the foundation for enduring success in your organization.
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The Leadership Gap
What Gets Between You and Your Greatness
After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.