Only truly conscious, enlightened leaders will change the world into what it needs to be. They will do it because it is the right thing to do, not just because it’s profitable — and because no one else with only self-interest is going to do it.
Are you an enlightened leader? How long will you be around to contribute to making things better? Recent studies seem to indicate that exercising social skills may be a crucial component to mental acuity as we age. Many leaders have the dominance and drive to step out in front, often combined with the detail orientation to stay on top of finances and operations. Leaders with those same behavioral characteristics can steamroller over others from the perspective of being good influencers and persuaders.
Do you know how strong your social skills are, or how to make them stronger? The DiSC behavioral style profile can give you important insights about that. Read more about it here. Maximize your leadership potential – and longevity. The world needs it.
This is so true. It seems like part of the challenge people have with social skills is that they don’t know themselves well enough…so they aren’t aware of how their behaviors and words affect others. You are right – the DiSC behavioral profile is an excellent way for leaders to gain personal insight. And if they are savvy enough to use it with their entire leadership team, the team will be even more effective.