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Eric Goodman Business Strategist| Meridian Success Group Colorado, United States
As we prepare for our upcoming webinar on "Leading with Influence: Emotional Intelligence and Personality Science for Project Managers," we'd love to hear from you: What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced when trying to influence others or manage teams, and how have aspects of personality or emotional intelligence played a role in overcoming these challenges? Share your experiences to help shape our discussion and learn strategies that resonate with real-world scenarios.  To register for this upcoming 1 hour webinar on May 1st please visit: https://www.projectmanagement.com/webinars/955920/leading-with-influence--emotional-intelligence-and-personality-science-for-project-managers 
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Eric, Emotional Intelligence plays a pivotal role when influencing others especially when you're dealing with multiple multi-cultural teams. Some of the projects I used to manage where mega projects and multi-cultural and influencing / managing different teams was challenging because you have to wear multiple leadership hats (i.e. change your leadership style multiple times a day). For some teams, my leadership style was supportive, others directive and so on. The receipe for success in such environment is to have an adaptive servant leadership style!
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Eric Goodman Business Strategist| Meridian Success Group Colorado, United States
Absolutely Rami, the ability to adapt your leadership style to the needs of a diverse team is indeed the hallmark of a servant leader, and it's impressive how emotional intelligence has guided you in navigating the complexities of multi-cultural project management. Your experience really underscores the value of flexibility and cultural awareness in leadership.
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Eduard Hernandez
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Product Operations Program Manager Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
As Rami mentioned, it is essential to taylor the leadership model to each team and individual.
For example, I have witnessed managers "leading" senior underlings with a directive approach, leading to dissatisfaction from both sides.
Regardless of the approach used, it is important to never forget that these individuals (let's avoid calling them resources) are people, not machines.
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Apr 22, 2024 1:39 PM
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Thanks Eduard and you make an excellent point about the importance of recognizing the human element in leadership, especially in diverse and complex project environments. Tailoring leadership styles to meet the needs of each team member not only enhances satisfaction but also fosters a more engaged and productive team dynamic. Your emphasis on treating team members as individuals, rather than merely as resources, is a crucial reminder for all leaders striving for true effectiveness and respect in their roles.
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Eric Goodman Business Strategist| Meridian Success Group Colorado, United States
Apr 22, 2024 10:02 AM
Replying to Eduard Hernandez
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As Rami mentioned, it is essential to taylor the leadership model to each team and individual.
For example, I have witnessed managers "leading" senior underlings with a directive approach, leading to dissatisfaction from both sides.
Regardless of the approach used, it is important to never forget that these individuals (let's avoid calling them resources) are people, not machines.
Thanks Eduard and you make an excellent point about the importance of recognizing the human element in leadership, especially in diverse and complex project environments. Tailoring leadership styles to meet the needs of each team member not only enhances satisfaction but also fosters a more engaged and productive team dynamic. Your emphasis on treating team members as individuals, rather than merely as resources, is a crucial reminder for all leaders striving for true effectiveness and respect in their roles.

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