Leading people can seem like a mystery. Why do they behave the way they do? At times motivated, inspired and engaged and other times surprisingly disruptive, resistant, irrational or irritable. Why can’t they (or rather, we) be more consistent and predictable?
The Peter Principle was coined well over 50 years ago, but the concept is alive and well in our world today – where many people are promoted just beyond their abilities and competence.
High expectations can be inspiring, they can get us engaged in a project. But they can also set us up for disappointment and they can wreak havoc in teams. Being aware of expectations and talking about them will reduce these erratic effects.
A big part of emotional intelligence is recognising the impact that stress and emotions have on your behaviour and learning how to manage yourself so you can live the life you want.
Acknowledging someone and appreciating their strengths and qualities is a powerful way to help them recognise their own brilliance. And it feels great when we do it!
Some people believe that there is a Crisis of Meaning in our current times. If we can find more meaning in our life or work, we will have more joy and satisfaction in life and we can stave off mental health challenges.
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