Primal Leadership

Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

By: Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee

Narrated by: Arthur Morey

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Daniel Goleman's international best seller Emotional Intelligence forever changed our concept of "being smart," showing how emotional intelligence (EI) - how we handle ourselves and our relationships - can determine life success more than IQ. Then, Working with Emotional Intelligence revealed how stellar career performance also depends on EI.

Now, Goleman teams with renowned EI researchers Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee to explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Unveiling neuroscientific links between organizational success or failure and "primal leadership," the authors argue that a leader's emotions are contagious. If a leader resonates energy and enthusiasm, an organization thrives; if a leader spreads negativity and dissonance, it flounders.

Drawing from decades of analysis, the authors show that resonant leaders excel not just through skill and smarts but also by connecting with others, using EI competencies such as empathy and self-awareness. And they employ up to six leadership styles - from visionary to coach to pacesetter - fluidly interchanging them as the situation demands. The program no leader in any walk of life can afford to miss, this unforgettable work transforms the art of leadership into the science of results.

©2002 Daniel Goleman (P)2002 Audio Renaissance, a Division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC

Building resonance is key!

This book gives various examples and goes into the many aspects that must be worked on for long lasting changes. Essential for any serious leader!

amazing

An amazingly simple premise with profound implications, common sense that is incredibly uncommon. A must read for leaders of all stripes, from parents to teachers to business managers. Highly recommended.

This opened my eyes

I started listening to this book one weekend, while I was hanging suspended ceiling in my basement. There were several times, that afternoon, that I found myself just standing there listening instead of working on my project.

The author helped me realize that my management style had evolved over the years and I had become the manager that I would not want to work for. His analogy of the frog boiling in water was me.

I have since made a conscious effort to become the manager that I was when I began my career. I revisit this book occasionally, to remind myself.

A must read

I will start with a caveat: This is long - and at times the focus on the actual functioning of the brain is a bit to indepth - so buckle down because it is a must read. It provides a data based approach to management and leadership, and should be a key reading of all new managers, executives and leaders. Too often, the market is filled with 'how I did it' books, which neglect to note that how the author did it is not universally applicable. By understanding all of the different style, you will learn to pick the styles that are appropriate for your situation and personality

Great content, but dragged out

The book had some great insights into emotionally intelligent leadership and was very exciting im the first half/two thirds. However, there was way too much repetition of the key concepts and the last 1-2 hours were extremely dragged out. Overall however, it was a great read and I would definitely recommend it to both starting and experienced leaders.

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Any additional comments?

This book was recommended to me as a way to better explore the dynamics of effective group leadership. It very lucidly made its argument for truly understanding just how to lead, and how different leadership styles can be effective or destructive. It is definitely worth your time.

Couldn't get enough

The book was amazing. The narration exceptional. For an auditory learner this was an amazing experience. Looking forward to listening again!

Buy this one...

This offers several very intersting points of view. It confirms the belief that it takes more than IQ to really excel and clearly points out the strengths and gaps in several different styles of leadership. It challenges you to think about and evaluate your style of leadership to see where you might improve. I highly recommend this book!!

Wish my high school taught this

I wish my high school taught this. who knows where my career or life could be, had I known about the emotional intelligence competencies back then. I've been in the military 15 years, and have not heard about these leadership styles.

must read for all professional/ potential leaders

this book should be mandatory reading for all management programs regardless of seniority level. Additionally, the book should be read by all current leaders at all levels.