Leadership

An infectious disease specialist successfully led a country through a pandemic. His humble demeanor, soothing tone of voice, scientific acumen, unwavering humanism, patience and common sense inspired a nation known for their rebelliousness to unreservedly comply.

History has repeatedly recorded that there is only one thing that Hellenes are constantly ready to pay for with their life, against all odds, contrary to any logic: Their independence.

Yet when this unknown doctor asked them to provisionally surrender a big part of their freedom they did it; reluctantly at first, wholeheartedly later. Why?

Because he asked them nicely…

The original post continued with seven traits of emotionally intelligent leaders, adapted from Marcel Schwantes in Inc.: authenticity, self-confidence, assertiveness, integrity, self-control, visibility and passion. Read the original article in Inc.