The Unspoken Rules Of Success In Today’s World
Written by: Katarzyna Dorosz, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Picture this. It's the year 1918 and young men are being drafted for World War I. Among them, a select group is subjected to the first IQ test. Fast forward to present times, we've developed an uncanny ability to predict the rise and fall of stars. We've become oracles of sorts, forecasting people's future, their triumphs and their downfalls with an eerie accuracy. The rules of this game have little to do with the lessons we learned in school.
Identifying future managers – It's not as simple as it looks
Consider a company as a complicated machine and its employees as the gears that keep it running. Each company has its own unique set of gears, their employees, who are primed to take up the mantle of a manager. We need the right working environment for these gears to function at their peak level, or in other words, we need to maximize the collective intelligence of the company.
Interestingly, the paradox of our time is that despite high education levels, the higher the IQ, the lower the emotional intelligence. It's like we're producing machines that can compute, but cannot feel. The result? An increase in emotional disorders, loneliness, aggression, and even suicides.
The importance of emotional intelligence
Whenever I find myself in the midst of a corporate lecture, I make it a point to listen for the emphasis on emotional intelligence over technical skills. The ability to learn, listen, establish new contacts, self-confidence, motivation, teamwork skills, impact on the organization's development, and leadership skills – all these are pivotal for any employer.
Remember, emotional competence is important. It can be developed.
How, you ask? The answer is simple. Divide the group of employees into small teams. This will ensure better flow of information and communication. The aim is not to foster competition, but to nurture a sense of cooperation and mutual reliance.
The Peter principle – A law of incompetence?
Does this sound familiar? “My boss is incompetent!” How often have we heard this complaint? This takes us back to the law put forth by psychologist Laurence J. Peter, who claimed that everyone will be promoted until they reach their own level of incompetence. The Peter Principle is a real thing, and the only way to prevent it is a system of effective training before promotion.
Steering your career – The art of mindfulness
It's vital to steer your career and this can be achieved by being mindful and following your intuition. A good boss should give wings to the team, i.e., utilize the skills of employees according to their predispositions and present new challenges.
The power of passion
When we are engrossed in a new project, it fills us with joy. This joy is the most potent source of motivation. It’s essential to love what you do. To succeed and manage a team or a company well, you should feel that this job is your passion. It's as simple as that.
Also, learn to take risks, support innovative ventures, set bold but achievable goals for subordinates, and discuss their successes systematically. Develop special standards for mid-skilled employees to increase their commitment to work.
Remember, if an employee knows the company's goals and values, they work better. Treat employees fairly and with respect. Maintain a high level of optimism in the team; it mobilizes them to action. Be a positive role model. After all, you are the one they look up to.
Katarzyna Dorosz, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Katarzyna Dorosz is a leader in the field of brain performance, mental performance, and improving memory and quality of work.
She is a world-renowned expert for senior and mature individuals who also conducts research on longevity. She is also a lecturer and author of several books.
Katarzyna works with many prestigious American universities about attaining meaningful longevity in Life and how to maintain brain function.
She also supports women around the world through motivational lectures. Her attitude and stubborn pursuit of purpose show how important changes and progress in life are. She is also the author of the TV Show "The Power of Life".
During lectures, she uses the "Educational kinesiology and Emotional intelligence" and developed her own methods of exercises that provide excellent memory, concentration exercises as well as relaxation, and a set of physical exercises to improve the condition (adjusted to the age and flexibility of the body).
In business training, Katarzyna uses the popular Japanese Kaizen method, i.e. a philosophy based on changing lifestyle ‒ an endless process of improving and improving the quality of the company.
