Review:
Bestselling author Daniel Goleman's theories on emotional intelligence have radically altered common understanding of what "being smart" entails, and in Primal Leadership, he and his coauthors present the case for cultivating emotionally intelligent leaders. Business leaders who maintain that emotions are best kept out of the work environment do so at their organisation's peril. Since the actions of the leader apparently account for up to 70 per cent of employees' perception of the climate of their organisation, Goleman and his team emphasise the importance of developing what they term "resonant leadership". Focusing on the four domains of emotional intelligence--self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management--they explore what contributes to and detracts from resonant leadership, and how the development of these four EI competencies spawns different leadership styles. The best leaders maintain a style repertoire, switching easily between "visionary", "coaching", "affiliative" and "democratic" and making rare use of less effective "pace-setting" and "commanding" styles. The authors' discussion of these methods is informed by research on the workplace climates engendered by the leadership styles of more than 3,870 executives. Indeed, the experiences of leaders in a wide range of work environments lend real-life examples to much of the advice Goleman et al. offer, from developing the motivation to change and creating an improvement plan based on learning rather than performance outcomes, to experimenting with new behaviours and nurturing supportive relationships that encourage change and growth. The book's final section takes the personal process of developing resonant leadership and applies it to the entire organisational culture.--S Ketchum
Review:
A New York Times Book Review, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Globe and Mail, Boston Globe, and Booklist bestseller.
Primal Leadership reassesses what makes a great leader.” TIME
Invigorating.” USA Today
a timely resource for those aspiring to lead on the cutting edge of today's business environment.” Thoroughly action-oriented, it breaks down the qualities making up "primal" or resonant leadership, discussing how to develop each one, with specific examples from various organizations.” T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development)
[A] fascinating account of how emotions are at the heart of effective leadership. Filled with practical advice backed up by research, this book is a gem smart reading for students and leaders alike.” David Gergen, Professor of Public Service and Director, Center for Public Leadership, John F. Kennedy School, Harvard University
Sound and practical advice on leading effectively, based on science and business experience, from the leader in the field of emotional intelligence.” Martin Seligman, Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
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