Emotional intelligence, social intelligence and cognitive intelligence competencies & exceptional leaders.

Almost all consultants aspire to support leadership transformation in various sectors. Recent findings have highlighted the crucial role of emotional intelligence, social intelligence and cognitive intelligence competencies in distinguishing exceptional leaders. These results represent the cornerstone of outstanding leadership, which can deliver superior results and foster environments rich in inclusion, innovation, and resilience. Ground-breaking research in the business consulting sector has provided compelling evidence of the direct link between these competencies and improved financial performance. This seminal research underscores the practical and tangible benefits of integrating these competencies into leadership development practices. Although this study is rooted in business, it opens the way to hypothesising that similar impacts exist in other sectors, including social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. We realise that the journey to leadership excellence requires developing emotional self-awareness, adaptability, and a positive outlook. These skills are advantageous and essential for leaders striving to inspire, stimulate, and involve their teams to achieve high performance and strong motivation. I invite my fellow consultants to take inspiration from these results and promote integrating these skills into our professional development strategies, including for our volunteers! Our commitment to personal development and a deep understanding of the nuanced dynamics of human intelligence is fundamental to guiding leaders on the path to excellence. Let's lead by example and prioritise cultivating these skills in ourselves and the leaders we support. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey, raising leadership standards to new heights and unleashing the full potential of teams across all sectors—particularly in the not-for-profit sector, which is bravely tackling so many social challenges. #Excellent leadership #Emotional intelligence #Social intelligence #Cognitive intelligence #Professional development #Personnal development #Coaching #Consulting

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