Lee Kester’s Post

Lee Kester and Kate Bahnmuller are excited to be attending the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference next week in New Orleans! If you are attending and would like to schedule a time to meet, please contact Kate. We look forward to seeing you there! #NSGC24 #geneticcounseling #kestersearchgroup

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💡 The longer I've been in Executive Search, the more I believe Emotional Intelligence is one of the best predictors of leadership capabilities. 4️⃣ key components of a high #EQ are: 1️⃣ High Self Awareness 2️⃣ High Awareness of Others And using that information to ⤵ 3️⃣ Manage One's Emotions 4️⃣ Foster Strong Relationships I would suggest taking the time to develop a stronger understanding of yourself is the first step in developing higher emotional intelligence. 🔹 If you don't understand yourself, how can you expect to understand others? When conducting Executive interviews, I focus on a high level of emotional intelligence as a key requirement for the position. What other attributes have you seen in a strong leader❓ #leadership #EQvsIQ

If you have any aspirations of becoming a leader, you must understand this fundamental truth: it's not about you; it's all about the people you serve. #leadership #giffordthomas