What makes a Leader?

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What´s the topic?

If you could give a name to this image what would it be?





Who is this person?


Do you know what EI is?

What is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions. Some researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened, while others claim it is an inborn characteristic.

Source: http://psychology.about.com/od/personalitydevelopment/a/emotionalintell.htm

Let´s read an analyze the following article:

12 Elements of Emotional Intelligence By Marcia Sirota MD







Would you like to read some more?
Here´s an article written in 1998 regarding Leaders and Emotional Intelligence

 What Makes a Leader?    by Daniel Goleman
http://www.undp.org/content/dam/samoa/docs/UNDP_WS_TLDP2_Whatmakesaleader.pdf

Sources:
OM Times: http://omtimes.com/2010/08/12-elements-of-emotional-intelligence/

Leadership 2.0: Are You An Adaptive Leader?


In today’s fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us adapt and strike out ahead of the pack.
Sharing discoveries from a groundbreaking study that separated the leadership skills that get result from those that are inconsequential or harmful, Leadership 2.0 introduces a new paradigm of leadership.
Leadership 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing 22 core and adaptive leadership skills. 
For the first time ever in an audiobook, Drs. Bradberry and Greaves unveil TalentSmart’s revolutionary leadership program to help you identify your skill levels, build your skills into strengths, and enjoy exemplary performance in the pursuit of important objectives. Trusted by upper-echelon leaders inside companies worldwide, the strategies in this audiobook will take your leadership skills to bold new heights.
The audiobook’s smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable examples and practical strategies that any leader can use to his or her advantage.
Leadership 2.0 will change how you see leadership—and yourself—forever.
Souce:
Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2012/11/09/leadership-2-0-are-you-an-adaptive-leader/



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