Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

A snap shot of how our internal barriers impact our leadership behavior and how that behavior impacts the performance of our team.

Internal Barrier

Fear of Failure

Impact on Leadership Behavior

Leaders may become overly cautious, avoid risks, or micromanage to prevent failure. They may also struggle with decision-making, delaying important actions.

Behavioral impact on the team

Teams may feel restricted, lacking innovation or creativity due to the leader’s fear-driven approach. Team members may become hesitant to take initiative, fearing repercussions for mistakes.

Lack Self Confidence

Leaders may struggle to assert themselves, avoid difficult conversations, or seek constant validation from others.

Teams may feel a lack of direction, uncertain about expectations, or uninspired due to the leader’s lack of conviction in their own decisions.

Guilt & Shame

Leaders may overcompensate, avoid accountability, or struggle with self-worth, leading to inconsistent decision-making.

Team members may feel the leader is either too lenient or too harsh, creating confusion or instability in expectations and consequences.

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

A snap shot of how our internal barriers impact our leadership behavior and how that behavior impacts the performance of our team.

Fear of Failure

  • Leaders may become overly cautious, avoid risks, or micromanage to prevent failure. They may also struggle with decision-making, delaying important

  • Teams may feel restricted, lacking innovation or creativity due to the leader’s fear-driven approach. Team members may become hesitant to take initiative, fearing repercussions for mistakes.

Lack Self Confidence

  • Leaders may struggle to assert themselves, avoid difficult conversations, or seek constant validation from others.

  • Teams may feel a lack of direction, uncertain about expectations, or uninspired due to the leader’s lack of conviction in their own decisions.

Guilt & Shame

  • Leaders may overcompensate, avoid accountability, or struggle with self-worth, leading to inconsistent decision-making.

  • Team members may feel the leader is either too lenient or too harsh, creating confusion or instability in expectations and consequences.