For over a decade the concept of “emotional intelligence” has been a buzz around the world. While many authors have defined the concept, a new book finally shows leaders how to apply it.
San Francisco — July 16, 2007: “It’s common sense that you have to leave emotions behind if you want to make good decisions. There’s only one problem: it doesn’t work,” says Joshua Freedman, author of a new book for leaders. At the Heart of Leadership: How to Get Results with Emotional Intelligence (www.EQleadership.com) shows why emotions are critical to top performance, and how leading organizations such as the US Marine Corps and FedEx are using this science to gain an edge.
Freedman contends that in a new business climate, leaders need new skills. For example, the recent Booz Allen Hamilton study on CEO succession starts, “Welcome to the era of the inclusive chief executive officer” presenting the case that successful leaders build and maintain complex relationships, those who don’t have those skills are out. One in six CEOs will be out of a job within a year, half of those before their expected end of service (http://tinyurl.com/36eegt).
“In today’s climate, leaders excel if they are authentic, trustworthy, and great with people,” Freedman concludes, “and all these will grow from developing emotional intelligence.”
The book makes the case that being smart about feelings is the key to leadership. Business leaders agree — for example, Arlene Pfeiff, a VP at American Express calls the book “…an important read for any leader looking to take it higher.”
Arguably the world’s top authority on how to leverage emotional intelligence for organizational performance, Freedman blends science with stories from a decade of work with leaders. The book has a solid scientific basis — including an introduction by Dr. Peter Salovey (Yale University), one of the inventors of the science of emotional intelligence.
But it’s not a book about theory: It’s a how-to guide. In the words of US Navy Captain Tierian Cash, CHC, “The concepts in this book give leaders the tactical edge they need to handle the complexities of change. This is a practical approach to leading with emotional intelligence that can help leaders stay on course to accomplish their mission.”
Free excerpt and media kit online: www.EQleadership.com
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