Discussion2: Emotional Intelligence Assignment
Looking at the Christensen (2014) article, review Goleman’s emotional intelligence model. Consider the four key elements/domains of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management in developing your inner leader.
To prepare for this Discussion:
- Review this week’s Learning Resources see attachment, especially: Christensen, K. (2014, Winter). Thought leader interview: Daniel Goleman. Rotman Management Magazine.
Assignment:
Cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:
- Review what Goleman means when he stated: “Leaders need all three types of focus—in full strength and in balance—in order to perform optimally.” Explain and give examples of how this would apply to your leadership style.
- What is meant when a leader experiences “neural hijack”? What should leaders do when they get “hijacked”? Explain a situation where this may have happened to you. How were you able to resolve it?
- How do these elements affect your ability to manage situations as an effective and ethical leader?
- No plagiarism
- APA citing
- References
- 4 – 5 paragraphs