Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

The only book for students which explores the connection between emotional intelligence and effective leadership Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students is based on a conceptual model that helps students to become emotionally intelligent leaders. Research from around the world has demonstrated that there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership. For the second edition of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, the authors have incorporated their revised, data-based emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL) model into an engaging text for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. The book can be used in conjunction with the Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students Inventory and Student Workbook for an immersive and transformative educational experience. Students will appreciate the opportunity to learn more about themselves as they reflect on their experiences as learners and their own leadership journeys. The new edition is substantially rewritten based new research on the EIL model Its clear structure is organized around the three facets of emotionally intelligent leadership and 19 leadership capacities Questions at the end of each chapter encourage purposeful reflection and leadership growth Emotionally Intelligent Leadership is one of a kind, fostering growth and promoting intense self-reflection. Students are empowered to enhance the campus experience and develop into effective leaders of the future. Emotionally Intelligent Leadership is the perfect introduction to leading with emotional intelligence.

Foreword: It’s All about Relationships vii Susan R. Komives Acknowledgments xi About the Authors xiii 1 Introduction 1 Part One: Consciousness of Self 19 2 Consciousness of Self 21 3 Emotional Self-Perception 31 4 Emotional Self-Control 41 5 Authenticity 51 6 Healthy Self-Esteem 61 7 Flexibility 71 8 Optimism 79 9 Initiative 91 10 Achievement 101 Part Two: Consciousness of Others 109 11 Consciousness of Others 111 12 Displaying Empathy 119 13 Inspiring Others 129 14 Coaching Others 139 15 Capitalizing on Difference 149 16 Developing Relationships 159 17 Building Teams 169 18 Demonstrating Citizenship 179 19 Managing Conflict 187 20 Facilitating Change 197 Part Three: Consciousness of Context 207 21 Consciousness of Context 209 22 Analyzing the Group 217 23 Assessing the Environment 227 24 Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leadership 237 Appendix: EIL Overview 243 Index 247