"This book is designed to meet the growing need among researchers, graduate students, and professionals to look into the existing theoretical models as well as developing theories related to emotional intelligence. The primary aim of the book is to help readers get a view of current conceptualizations of emotional intelligence, while providing an opportunity to see how emotional intelligence has been interpreted and applied throughout th ..."
"You're trying to help. But are you actually helping?No matter who you are, helping others is a good thing. Often, as a leader, manager, doctor, teacher, therapist, or coach, it's central to your job. But even the most well-intentioned attempts to help others can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on trying to "fix" people, correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should ..."
"This is what great coaches do--they know that people draw energy from their visions and dreams for themselves, and that same energy sustains their efforts to change, even through difficult times."
"Empathy forms the basis of social awareness and relationship management. It helps leaders relate to others, make more informed decisions, and develop better rapport with colleagues. A quick read for anyone wanting to improve their own or their team's leadership skills, this Primer features thought leaders who are championing research in this field: Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Richard J. Davidson, Vanessa Druskat, and George Kohlri ..."
"Influence is a social competency necessary for any leadership style. It can be done in a way that is meaningful and effective, or fraught with resistance. Leaders competent in Influence will gather support from others with relative ease, creating a group who is engaged, mobilized, and ready to execute on the tasks at hand. But how does one develop this competency? What does it look like in different contexts? In Influence: A Primer, Dan ..."
"The Emotional Intelligence competency we call Coach and Mentor is the ability to foster the long-term learning or development of others by giving feedback and support. The Coach and Mentor competency is an essential social competency for leaders at any level in an organization. But how does one develop this competency? What does it look like in different contexts? In Coach and Mentor: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce Em ..."
"Organizational Awareness is the ability to read a group's emotional currents and power relationships, and identify influencers, networks, and dynamics within the organization. Leaders who can recognize networking opportunities and read key power relationships are better equipped to navigate the demands of their leadership role. In Organizational Awareness: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce this competency, describe its i ..."
"In Teamwork: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce Emotional Intelligence and dive deep into the Teamwork competency. In this quick read, the authors illustrate the valuable skills needed to manage teams within an organization."
"Whether you are an individual looking to elevate your personal performance, a consultant or coach in need of research-based resources, or a head of leadership development in your organization seeking a brief, yet informative, resource to ..."
"Adaptability is an essential competency in leadership. Being flexible and resilient in the midst of change and uncertainty is required in nearly any industry. A quick read for anyone who wants to improve their own or their team's leadership skills, this Primer features thought leaders who are championing research in this field: Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Richard J. Davidson, Vanessa Druskat, and George Kohlrieser. Adaptability is ..."
"Emotional Self-Awareness is the keystone of the Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency Model. With this Primer, you'll learn what self-awareness is, why it's important in leadership, and how to develop it for effectiveness and high-performance. A quick read for anyone wanting to improve their own or their team's leadership skills, this Primer features thought leaders who are championing research in this field: Daniel Go ..."
"Richard Boyatzis thanks his wife, Sandy, for tolerance of his preoccupation over
the months of writing, and her loving support and help in reacting to drafts; and
his son, Mark Scott, and late father-in-law, Ronald W. Scott, for reacting to drafts.
Daniel Goleman, as ever, appreciates the inspiration and patience of his wife,
Tara Bennett-Goleman, and hopes this book will help create a better future for his
granddaughters, Lila and ..."
"Achievement Orientation is an Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency that entails striving to meet or exceed a standard of excellence, appreciating feedback on our performance, and continually seeking ways to do things better. There is more to consider with this competency beyond the simple motivation for rewards. A leader who has a high capacity for this competency is able to balance his or her personal drive with the ..."
"Positive Outlook is an Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency. Seeing the positive in people, situations, and events is proven to build resilience, set the stage for innovation and opportunity, and facilitates greater performance and outcomes. A quick read for anyone wanting to improve their own or their team's leadership skills, this Primer features thought leaders who are championing research in this field: Daniel Gol ..."