The Emotional Intelligence Primer: How to Be the Difference That Makes the Difference for Today's Leaders

Whether you are seeking the elusive key to help you open the door to the next level of your career or you are already doing well as a leader and are ready to do even better, mastering emotional intelligence can be the difference that makes the difference.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be self-aware of our emotions and to recognize, understand, and manage their influence on us. That is the essence of emotional intelligence reprogramming ourselves to be more proactive instead of emotional and reactive.

When we do not fully understand our options, our unconscious programs will make choices for us. When we are more self-aware, we are better able to self-regulate, because we recognize the emotional impact we have on those around us. The emotionally intelligent leader knows that effective leadership requires us to be more in tune with ourselves and thus more able to interact positively with others

This practical primer provides you hands-on guidance for how to apply your emotional intelligence effectively in the workplace. Learn to really listen, disarm your inner critic, recognize and deal with multiple messages, avoid triangles, make meetings more meaningful, master empathy, and more. With easy-to-read chapters and five days of exercises for each skill, mastering emotional intelligence and all its benefits is just a book away Harness your emotional intelligence to increase your effectiveness as a leader and run the organization of your dreams...

Author: Don R. Booz
Publisher: Booz and Associates
Published: 11/16/2017
Pages: 178
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780692925560

About the Author

Don Booz is the founder of Booz and Associates, Inc., an executive and organizational development firm. His clients often describe him as a conversational anthropologist, and he is recognized for his expertise in linking emotional intelligence to personal and professional goals. Known as one of the top executive coaches in the Kansas City area, Don has been awarded the Professional Certified Coach designation by the International Coaching Federation.

Using an action-oriented approach, Don teaches emotional intelligence and leadership skills to organizations, including The University of Kansas Health System. He is educated as a marriage and family therapist, executive coach, Conversational Intelligence (TM) Coach, and Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming. A keynote speaker, Don is also a trainer for Jack Canfield, conducting workshops for increasing personal and professional success in today's world.

Don is one of a few in this world who teaches individuals and organizations how to improve their Conversational Intelligence. Don works with a variety of individuals and organizations but, in his words, "I most enjoy working with leaders who want to be 'The difference that makes the difference.'"


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