Emotional Intelligence and Resonant Leadership

Introduction

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is defined as the ability an individual has to control and evaluate emotions, not only their own emotions, but those that they interact with both professionally and personally. In his article, (Yamin, 2012) asked the questions (1) Do you have problems relating to people whenever you share a social encounter? (2) Is the school in your district failing to meet state or national standards? He further went on to mention that, there is no shortage of coaches and consultants who will remedy your unfortunate deficiency, on very reasonable terms. Training EI at work or school may indeed offer a solution to many of society’s problems, but interventions must be soundly based in psychological theory and careful definition and analysis of emotional competencies.

A resonant leader distinctly exhibits strong core values, takes initiative and offers himself selflessly. A leader with these skills are empathic, supportive and they build positive working environments. A positive work environment fosters productivity and creates an atmosphere where innovation prospers. Resonant leaders engage us, they arouse strong emotions and inspire us through their positive thoughts and clear vision. In turn, these types of leaders develop their resonance through compassion, hope, mindfulness and they maintain their resonance through the process of continuous renewal. Leaders of all kinds possess these abilities. However, their level of emotional intelligence and how it impacts those around them determines their ability to manage the feelings and emotions that motivate groups they lead their ultimate goals.

In his book (Chagnon, 2013) suggests that emotional intelligence is not just the latest in a long line o...

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...aged and will continue to work and collaborate to find a solution. Good leaders also learn from their mistakes and discover ways to overcome the challenges, which helps motivate the team to continue to work toward the end of the project.

References

Chagnon, R. J. (2013). Review of 'Emotional intelligence coaching: Improving performance for leaders, coaches, and the individual'. Personnel Psychology, 66(1), 294-297. doi:10.1111/peps.12022_3

George, B., & Sims, P. (2007). True North: Discover your authentic leadership. San Francisco, CA Wiley. ISBN: 978-0787987510

Kouzes, J., & Posner, B. (2008). The leadership challenge. 4th ed. San Francisco, CA Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 9780787984915

Yamin, T. (2012). What We Know about Emotional Intelligence: How It Affects Learning, Work, Relationships, and Our Mental Health. Gifted & Talented International, 27(1), 161-166.