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Leaders who show that they understand and are actively concerned in what matters to their followers are stronger performers, and the top corporations produce 50% more net income per employee than the bottom-rated corporations as differentiated by The Global Empathy Index. Leaders - It's not about YOU its about THEM. In fact its about all of us. Read on ...

Companies Try a New Strategy: Empathy Training Corporate empathy may sound like an oxymoron, but businesses such as Cisco Systems and Ford Motor are emphasizing the trait in developing managers and products.

Our research into high potentials is remarkably similar. In addition to high potentials always being "high actuals" - strong performers in the current role - they show 6 qualities consistently. They are:
1. Learners – they learn quickly from every experience; and apply that learning immediately and effectively
2. Initiators – they approach rather than step back from problems
3. High Achievers – they relish the challenge, raise the bar to improve themselves and reach up and out for greater responsibility
4. Visible – they are comfortable, able and willing to stand up and STAY in the spotlight, take unpopular decisions, take on stretching challenges, provide a clear account for their decisions
5. Relationship Managers - shows Center Band 4 capability(see attached slide)
6. Capacity Creators – they find opportunities to build capacity in others to solve their own problems

10 Non-Negotiable Traits Your New Hire Must Possess Look for these 10 must-have qualities in your next hire.

While doing some work this morning on conflict and collaboration, I came across this wonderful picture of "How to create a passive aggressive note! It's perfect. I now realize I am an expert! Criteria met!