When a leader inspires performance in others, they facilitate optimal outcomes in a variety of situations. A leader who inspires their team will encourage better problem-solving, and they’ll both recognize and support the work of those around them.
Leaders who inspire those around them — rather than simply managing performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) — will help to empower their team to perform above and beyond what’s expected. A leader who fails to inspire performance will be seen as indifferent.
In episode six of the EI Sunday Supplement by HR Gazette, Debbie Muno explores why high performance is shaped by leadership goals and how effective EI leadership training can positively influence performance, engagement, and success.
Listen as we explore the profound benefits of emotional intelligence training for business leaders and how it can enhance their effectiveness, drive employee engagement, and lead to organizational success.
Inspiring performance is an important part of being an effective leader because:
- Leadership is fundamentally about facilitating the performance of others
- Managing performance with rules and key performance indicators usually produces an “expected” result, rather than an “unexpected” high performance result
- Team members learn more and develop their capacities best when they’re inspired, which means an inspiring leader can spur continuous improvement from year to year