Leadership Skills and Emotional Intelligence

There are some articles in this week's readings that are just classics: almost a rulebook for leadership. Particularly good are "Why should anyone be led by you?", "What makes a leader" and "Crucibles of Leadership". After you have read and thought about the readings, we would like you to self-reflect on how you do or don't have the characteristics described in Goffee and Jones. Then look at the characteristics of emotional intelligence and think about a crucible in your life - what Bennis describes as a transformational event in your life. Getting fired - getting promoted when you don't feel you can do the job - prejudice in the workplace are a couple of examples. How did emotional intelligence help you rebound from this event? Where do you think you can improve? Leadership skills are a lifelong quest, and knowing our weaknesses and strengths is the foundation for improving our skills.
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Reference
Bennis, W., & Thomas, R. (2002). Crucibles of leadership. Harvard Business Review, 80(9), 39-45.
Goffee, R., & Jones, G. (2000). Why should anyone be led by you. Harvard Business Review, 78(5), 62-70.
Goleman, D. (2004). What makes a leader? Harvard Business Review, 82(1), 82-91.