'In my experience, women have a strength in emotional intelligence (EQ), as well as functional expertise.'
How does a leader manage to harness the talents of a group without letting things descend into chaos? How does a leader give firm direction without stifling creativity and individuality?”, we spoke with hundreds of female leaders about the most important ideas to keep in mind in order to lead a team. Here are ten great insights from 10 powerful women in tech. Image credit: via Authority Magazine
Overinvest in building one-on-one connections with your team. Early in my career I set up coffee chats to make sure I was in touch with how the team was feeling while answering questions and discussing concerns. Women can be great at fostering relationships and excel at these one-on-ones. In my experience, women have a strength in emotional intelligence , as well as functional expertise.
Our team adapted executive communications methods preferred by these employees and our data shows positive effects. We’re now using video messages versus long “manifesto documents” to drive more memorable, sociable conversations around subjects like our business strategy. A critical element is being approachable and adding humor where appropriate. A leader who can occasionally poke fun at themselves in a professional way comes across as open, honest and a leader you want to follow.
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