Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

A Leader’s Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Growth and Connection

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214: A Leader’s Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Growth and Connection

In this Episode

Yusuf Bayez, visionary leader and leader coach, joins executive coach Simone Sweeney to explore the core principles and qualities of effective leadership. Drawing from years of experience they discuss the importance of human-centric leadership, emphasising self-awareness and effective communication as vital skills for successful leaders. Yusuf also highlights the need for genuine empathy, manners and respect in leadership.

Having worked across the globe, they dive into the importance and impact of different workplace cultures, the role of personal values and the importance of fostering a supportive work environment. Discover how recognising individual contributions and encouraging personal growth can drive team engagement and high performance.

Yusuf also shares his thoughts on the limitations of AI technology in leadership, the need for human connection and how to stay human when things get tough. He shares how coaching has assisted his growth as a leader and supported the development of emotional regulation and intelligence within teams. This is a thought-provoking conversation with insights from a leader who successfully walks his talk, inspiring us all to become human-centric leaders.

You Will Learn

What workplace culture is and why it matters
How to connect with and build a bond with your team
The importance of feedback and how to filter feedback to ensure it is from people who have a genuine interest in you as an individual

Guest Bio

Yusuf Beyaz is a visionary global citizen with over two decades of leadership experience in various senior executive roles accumulated from working and living in Germany, Denmark, the USA, China and the UK. An authentic, energetic, multilingual and culturally adaptable leader, he has a strong track record in team development and transforming business practices in the finance as well as commercial domain. His passion for cultural immersion and the desire to understand different perspectives and the latest trends fuel his curiosity about lifelong learning.