INTHEBLACK December 2025 / January 2026 - Magazine - Page 25
Effective leadership hinges
on self-mastery and
emotional intelligence.
Leaders must engage in
introspection and understand the
impact of their actions on others.
The interplay between emotional
intelligence and the inner workings
of a leader’s mind determines the
impact they have on their teams.
WORDS ALEXANDRA CAIN
Fostering a safe environment
for feedback can drive
genuine change.
he best leaders are not those who can direct
others, but more often the ones who are able
to control themselves. Those who can lead
with calm will see this behaviour reflected
in the performance and behaviour of their employees.
Of course, this is difficult and requires self-mastery
on several levels.
INTROSPECTION AND RECEPTIVITY
Calm, stable leadership starts with introspection
and an ability to take on negative feedback.
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