I get asked all the time about what makes an outstanding manager or leader.

I actually think it’s a combination of skills as it depends on the circumstances but overall, in my opinion, it’s someone who understands themselves and who can understand others to get the best out of them.

There, that’s it in a nutshell!

Now I know that might sound very simple when there have been a million books written on the subject but if you look at most leadership concepts it all boils down to understanding others to get the best out of them.

Why is Obama seen as inspirational?

Yup, he understands what others need and then he talks in a language and in a passion that connects with them.

Why is Richard Branson someone who is so admired as a leader?

Yup, he’s down to earth, talks to people at their level and with no stuffiness. He connects with others.

It’s all about understanding yourself and understanding others.

I recommend that you read up on what Emotional Intelligence is.

It’s one of the best areas to learn about.

So what is Emotional Intelligence?

Well, Emotional Intelligence (EI) describes the ability, capacity, skill or, in the case of the trait EI model, a self-perceived ability, to identify, assess, and manage the emotions of one’s self, of others, and of groups.

And in my opinion if you are not aware of EI or how to apply it then you are missing out on a key skill of leadership and management.

So get on down to your local book store and find out more about, or do a search on the web. And if you want to find out first hand what it’s all about then this is a topic that is covered in our Advanced Management Skills course. Please click here for further details on that if you’re interested:
http://www.m-t-d.co.uk/opencourses.htm

Please remember that if you or your company ever need any management or sales training please give us a call on 0800 849 6732 or complete our enquiry form at http://www.m-t-d.co.uk/enquiry.htm

Until then take care of yourself.

Thanks again

Sean
PS Here’s the link for the open course schedule again:
http://www.m-t-d.co.uk/opencourses.htm

Sean
Sean McPheat
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This is hot off the press!

We’re pleased to announce that our 2010 Open Course schedule has been completed!

We’re running courses at Heathrow, Manchester and at our head office in Coventry.

This year we are also putting on an Advanced Management Skills course too which is the natural progression from our Essential Management Skills Course.

Please click on the links above to get a list of our dates and current availability.

Here’s to a successful 2010!

Sean

Sean McPheat

Managing Director, MTD Training

Dear All,

I came across a useful white paper that compares a range of current team models.

I thought you’d like a copy.

Please click on the link below:

Lominger White Paper

I hope you find it useful?

All the best

Sean

Sean McPheat

MTD Training - The Management Training Specialists

That’s just the way it is!

Some people seem to take to leadership and managing others like a duck takes to water. Others need to be guided and told what to do.

Now if you get a “follower” in a “leaders” position then this can cause problems!

All too often I see members of staff doing a great job and then they get promoted on the back of their performance.

Note, they get promoted based upon how THEY do the job.

Not their management potential.

Not whether they will be an insiprational leader.

Not whether they will be able to drive the business forward.

No.

The decision is made on their ability to do their current job. Either they are the best at what they do or they have a high profile in the company.

And this is a bad mistake!

Just because someone can sell or manage better than others does not mean that they can lead and motivate others to do so.

It’s a different skill altogether!

Thanks again

Sean

Sean McPheat

The leading authority on management development & management training