I just arrived in Curacao – my first time here – lovely! Tomorrow I start our “Breakthrough Leadership” program with a group of senior managers from a variety of companies (assisting them to apply emotional intelligence to their own leadership).
One of my favorite aspects of traveling is learning about the different challenges and opportunities people face in different places, and the myriad richness of the human experience even in our “globalized mush.” Here’s this incredible place where the local language is a blend of some 5-6 different languages – a complex, vibrant culture.
Yet underneath, I’ll bet 20 Netherlands Antillean Guilders that the fundamental EQ challenges these leaders face is the same as everywhere – for example: staying focused on what matters while navigating complexity, balancing, being proactive, truly hearing, connecting across gulfs of culture, age, experience… and maintaining a vibrant, optimistic vision that enrolls people to be and do more.
I’ll let you know what I find!