New research suggests that the most effective executives use a collection of distinct leadership styles-each in the right measure, at just the right time. Such flexibility is tough to put into action, but it pays off in performance. And better yet, it can be learned and not be born like "Raja ko Chora Paras Rajai huncha" message by the underlying Hindu Priest Caste of Nepal.
Firstly. let us consider Emotional Intelligence: A Primer
Emotional Intelligence- the ability to manage ourselves and our relationships effectively-consists of four fundamental capabilities: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and social skill. Each capability, in turn, iscomposedof specfc sets of competencies. Below is a list of the capabilities and their corresponding traits.
Self-Awarness
* Emotional self-awareness: the ability to read and understand your emotions as well as recognize their impact on work perforfance, relationships, and the like.
* Accurate self-assessment: a realistic evaluation of your strenghts and limitations.
* Self-confidence: a strong and positive sense of self-worth.
Self-Management
* Self-control: the ability to keep disruptive emotions and impulses undercontrol.
* Trustworthiness: a consistent display of honesty and integrity.
* Conscientiousness: the ability to manage yourself and your responsibilities.
* Adaptability: skill at adjusting to changing situations and overcoming obstacles.
* Achievement orientations: the drive to meet an international standard of excellence.
* Intitiative: a readiness to seize opportunities.
Social Awareness
* Empathy: skill at sensing other people's emotions, understanding their perspective, and taking an active interest in their concerns.
* Organizational awareness: the ability to read the currents of organizational life build decsion networks, and navigate politics.
* Service orientation: the ability to recognize and meet customers'needs.
Social Skill
* visionary leadership: the ability to take charge and inspire with compelling vision.
* Influence: the ability to weild a range of pursuasive tactics.
* developing others: the propensity to bolster the abilities to others through feedback and guidance.
* Communication: skill at listening and sending clear, convincing, and well-tuned messages.
* Change catalyst: proficiency in initiating new ideas and leading people in new direction.
* Conflict management: the ability to de-escalate disagreements and orchestrate resolutions.
* Building bonds: proficiency at cultivating and maintaining a web of relationships.
* Teamwork and collaboration: competence at promoting cooperation and building teams.
DOES NEPAL OR ANY OTHER NEPALESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THESE QUALITIES IN THEIR LEADERS BASED ON ASCRIPTION AND NOT MERIT?
