Emotional intelligence and leadership are intertwined. The disconnect is that so many people don't think they are leaders. Most people in business would define a leader as the CEO, or manager with budget and staff authority.
The truth is each and every one of us is a leader -- of ourselves and of the interactions we contribute to.
This article talks about how leaders must manage their ego and emotions if they want to be effective.
Excerpt:
"We influence others all the time emotionally. A leader who knows that can be tremendously effective in fixing a bad situation or reinvigorating members of his organization, captivating people, or calming them down. People resonate to people who connect to them emotionally. It is a learned ability."
"Business leaders who don't know themselves as well as they should and who cannot get a grip on their ego and emotions...fail."
Leading from Within Means Learning to Manage Your Ego and Emotions
CEO Hatim Tyabji is pointing to a poster on his office wall. The poster consists of twelve blocks, each with a photo of an Irish setter. The first 11 blocks show the dog standing, thoroughly oblivious to a command to "sit." Finally, in block twelve, the Irish setter sits. "Good dog," reads the poster.
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