There are four components to transformational leadership: This post will focus on Idealized Influence: In their book Transformational Leadership, Bernard M. Bass and Ronald E. Riggio state, “Transformational leaders behave in ways that allow them to serve as role models for their followers” (p. 6). Essentially, transformational leaders don’t just talk the talk, they also walkContinue reading “What is Idealized Influence?”
Author Archives: Nick Chellsen
What is Transformational Leadership?
In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating, I explain that leaders have the power to transform people’s lives (Principle 18). This change can either be positive or negative. If you as a leader want to make a positive change in the lives of those you lead, learning about the components of transformational leadership is aContinue reading “What is Transformational Leadership?”
What is Your Circle of Influence?
In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell writes, “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” When I read this book for the first time, it changed the way that I thought about leadership. My thought was that everyone has influence with someone. Therefore, everyone is a leader somewhere. WhereverContinue reading “What is Your Circle of Influence?”
What is Self-Leadership? // 4 Ways to Lead Yourself
This post is an excerpt from my published essay, You Are A Leader. Before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. I think this is what Jesus meant when He said, “First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove theContinue reading “What is Self-Leadership? // 4 Ways to Lead Yourself”
What is Self-Care? // Why is Self-Care Important?
In my book, A Leader Worth Imitating, I discuss the importance of self-care (Principle 21). I explain that self-care is simply taking care of yourself. It’s giving yourself time to rest and recharge. Self-care isn’t just physically resting and recharging. Self-care extends to our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. There is a misconception that self-careContinue reading “What is Self-Care? // Why is Self-Care Important? “
What is Relationship Management?
You may have heard leadership gurus say something along the lines of, “EQ is more important than IQ.” However, you may not know what EQ is or how to increase it. Emotional Intelligence (often abbreviated “EQ”), is a leadership skill that focuses on one’s personal and social competencies. There are four components to emotional intelligence:Continue reading “What is Relationship Management?”
What is Social Awareness?
You may have heard leadership gurus say something along the lines of, “EQ is more important than IQ.” However, you may not know what EQ is or how to increase it. Emotional Intelligence (often abbreviated “EQ”), is a leadership skill that focuses on one’s personal and social competencies. There are four components to emotional intelligence:Continue reading “What is Social Awareness?”
What is Self-Management?
You may have heard leadership gurus say something along the lines of, “EQ is more important than IQ.” However, you may not know what EQ is or how to increase it. Emotional Intelligence (often abbreviated “EQ”), is a leadership skill that focuses on one’s personal and social competencies. There are four components to emotional intelligence:Continue reading “What is Self-Management?”
What is Self-Awareness?
You may have heard leadership gurus say something along the lines of, “EQ is more important than IQ.” However, you may not know what EQ is or how to increase it. Emotional Intelligence (often abbreviated “EQ”), is a leadership skill that focuses on one’s personal and social competencies. There are four components to emotional intelligence:Continue reading “What is Self-Awareness?”
What is Emotional Intelligence?
You may have heard leadership gurus say something along the lines of, “EQ is more important than IQ.” However, you may not know what EQ is or how to increase it. Emotional Intelligence (often abbreviated “EQ”), is a leadership skill that focuses on one’s personal and social competencies. There are four components to emotional intelligence.Continue reading “What is Emotional Intelligence?”
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