The weather this past weekend was cold in some parts of the world and bitterly freezing in other parts. Most people when asked, how are you, were replying “it is cold”. The cold season shall pass and then we will slowly come to the peak of summer with temperatures in some parts of the world going up to 50°C or more. Extreme cold or heat is not something most of us are comfortable with.
Moderate weather, like fall or spring, is what most of us can bear and are comfortable with.
→How are you adopting moderation in your life?
→Are you being mediocre or moderate in who you are?
→What kind of environment are you creating around you?
→Are you expecting people to work in a manner that burns them out?
Moderation is key to leadership excellence – How does moderation help you to succeed?
1.Communicate
We live in a world of Communication and Volatile behavior of being too excited, too angry, too sad will show up in the way you communicate. If your thoughts are not emotionally balanced, then your words will be affected. Our words do not just give information, they influence how people connect with us and see us.
2.Connect
We are social animals and connection with others is how we thrive. We need to learn from our mistakes. As a leader what are your behaviors and actions? Does it connect or isolate? Extreme enthusiasm, passion or apathy does not create trust or a foundation for long-term relationships. Seek to connect with genuine interest in the other person.
3.Appreciate
Silent gratitude is no good. Learn to appreciate and recognize your team’s effort and what they have done well. Don’t indulge in flattery but give honest and sincere appreciation.
4.Compassion
Connect and care with your compassion and not by being a task master. Your compassion will enable you to listen, observe and learn about your team.
5.Emotional Intelligence
What emotions come up for you in different situations? How do you manage them, in being a role model? Be aware of your emotions and recognize them and do not be a victim of your primitive brain causing an amygdala hijack. Stop second guessing every decision you make and agonizing over whether you made the right one or not. Whilst reflection is necessary, having doubts over every decision affects your EI and leadership. Trust your intuition, reflect on what went well and what can be done to improver. Overall trust yourself and have the EI to be moderate in your behaviors and actions to self and others.
Moderation in all walks of life gives clarity and balance, why would you deny yourself that ?
Transitions in life puts us through challenges and moderation is key to go through such transitions to grow and develop. Please consult me if you are looking for one-on-one coaching, training, group coaching or to speak on motivational topics.
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