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Brain Drain Crisis Upon Us
Relly Nadler - Friday, September 03, 2010
Did you know there are 3 kinds of “Brain Drains” now in the workforce?
1. Fewer Brains feeding the leadership pipeline, the actual “number of capable leaders” out there is shrinking
2. Emotional Intelligence Drain
3. Environmental IQ drain.
78 million Baby Boomers are retiring
Only 46M new Gen X’s are coming to take their place.
40% of organizations will be experiencing significant gap in number of skilled leaders training
Two: EI Brain Drain, baby Boomers have a higher EI. Why?
Less actual face time because of technology. Inter-facing with a computer or phone versus a person lowers the amount of time spent with real people “face to face” is now far less than ever before due to teleconference, webinars and groupware.
So less time dealing with conflict, less time communicating your thoughts in depth, less immediate response reading emotions that allow to see the effects of your communication, less face time changing and readjusting your communication in the moment.
These are all basic people skills that are getting “less and less time to be learned” and practiced with each generation so less Emotional Intelligence (less emotionally engaged people overall) are coming into the workforce.
What does leadership research tell us about these “people drainage systems”?
We see this lack of basic skills highlighted in some of the research:
Blanchard Companies launched a study in 2006 in which more than 1,400 leaders, managers, and executives shared their views on the critical skills, common mistakes and failures connected to leadership.
1. Failing to provide appropriate feedback (praise, redirection)—82% of respondents
2. Failing to listen to or involve others in the process—81% of Respondents
3. Failing to use a leadership style appropriate to the person, task, and situation (over-supervising or under-supervising)—76% of respondents
4. Failing to set clear goals and objectives—76% of respondents
5. Failing to train and develop their people—59% of respondents
The Answer: Counteract the Brain Drain with Brain Gain EI resources. Generation X and Millenials need to learn more emotional intelligent leadership skills to compensate for Technology time versus face time. Learn EI skills like Emotional Self Control, Confidence, Teamwork and Collaboration, Developing Others, Communication and Empathy tools and strategies for Leading with Emotional Intelligence .
“There is really too much in this book. If you practiced on a regular basis just 10 of the 108 strategies presented in the book, you would be heads above your competition and miles closer to your goals. The trick is determining which 10 are best for you.” Dr. Relly Nadler, Psy.D. (2010)
“I read Leading with Emotional Intelligence and I was quite impressed. You did a great job presenting the material in a straightforward, credible way; more important, your process for building the EI competencies is both very practical and sensible. Nice job.” Bill Tredwell, Vice President, Hay Group, Inc.
“Relly Nadler, one of the world’s foremost executive coaches, provides the reader with detailed and easy-to-use practices to make you and your leaders superstars. One of the most valuable leadership books available!” Jeffrey E. Auerbach, Ph.D., President, College of Executive Coaching,
Author of Personal and Executive Coaching
“Nadler's Leading with Emotional Intelligence is a great way for both leaders and coaches to learn and grow. EI is powerful. It is an essential element for both business and coaching and when integrated with wellness, is a strong formula for success. Read this book, apply it and the positive effects for you and your firm will be the reward.” Cathy L. Greenberg, PhD
Co-Author of What Happy Companies Know
Managing Partner, h2c, LLC , Happy Companies, Healthy People
“If you’re looking for the plays and strategies to raise Emotional Intelligence, this is the handbook.” Jack Canfield, Co-creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul,
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