08 Aug Goleman discusses the idea of learning and developing emotional intelligence.

I’m working on a writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Background Information

Goleman (2011) spent time looking at leaders and what makes them effective. He noted that a good IQ, technical ability and most importantly, a high degree of emotional intelligence is needed to be an effective leader. Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills were the five skills that make up emotional intelligence. Goleman discusses the idea of learning and developing emotional intelligence.

Reference

Goleman, D. (2011). What makes a leader??In HBR’s 10 must reads: On leadership (pp. 1- 21). Harvard Business Review Press.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Read Chapter 1, “What Makes a Leader(new tab)?”
3. Citing the workshop resources and using APA-format write a minimum one-paragraph response to each of the following prompts:  
   1. In your own words what is emotional intelligence? If you had to pick, which component do you believe would be most important and why?
   2. In reviewing the 5 components of emotional intelligence, which do you think you would be your strongest and which do you need to work on? How could you improve your weakest component?
   3. Identify and discuss one other aspect of the article you think is important to leadership or emotional intelligence.

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