Primal Leadership
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Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
If you have read Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence, you have a clue of how important it’s to be in harmony with yourself.
If not, we suggest that you should get to work immediately.
Who Should Read “Primal Leadership”? And Why?
Since the beginning of civilization, and the development of cities and countries, people have been prone to selecting a leader.
Someone that can show them the way and to lead them when things get rough.
“Primal Leadership” investigates this incentive and provides cover for our actions. As such we believe it’s suitable for the broader audience.
About Daniel Goleman & Richard Boyatzis
Daniel Goleman is a celebrated author, with many years of experience in the field of human psychology and behavior. His best works are Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Focus, etc.
Richard Boyatzis is an American theorist, author and behavioral change expert that currently works as a professor at Case Western Reserve University. He was born in 1946.
Book Summary
It has been evidenced that “Primal Leadership” and its ideas are now continuously used in universities, business and medical schools, and professional training programs, and by a growing legion of professional coaches.
What is a win-win situation? – Well, we’ll get to that, but first, let’s underline what makes this book so special and appealing to most people. The charisma of resonant leaders is a one-way ticket to success for the entire organization.
The route to glory is often paved with good habits, and the authors present some of them. The information is drawn from thoroughly conducted researches and personal experience.
Don’t suffocate the great leader within you. Rekindle that drive and determination to succeed and adopt a visionary approach to handle the issues that lie ahead.
Do you want to build an emotionally intelligent organization? – Well, you are in the right place; first and foremost, you’ll learn how to create a strong foundation, and then think about the roof.
It’s widely accepted, that the leadership trends are facing inclination towards two highly opposite perspectives: resonance or dissonance.
The first category applies to those leaders who want to connect with others by sharing a positive vibe.
Daniel tries to describe both parties in an easy-digestible way to show which path one should take.
Resonant leaders control they anger, and handle difficulties with awareness, compassion, and understanding.
The second category – portrayed as dissonant leaders have a tendency to cut off profitable relationships and isolate themselves from the rest of the group.
Many institutions claim that they instill cooperation and free-spirit, but in practice, it’s totally different ball-game.
Collaborating on common grounds in order to protect the mutual interest, is something that resonant leaders embrace and stimulate.
If you can predict your colleague’s reaction, you’ll always be one step ahead of everyone else. If you are still unsure about who’s who – no worries, you’ll get there.
Resonant leaders are masters in cooling out heated heads during arguments and debates.
Their very spirit, combined with a certain expertise in the industry, makes them ideal candidates for taking control of the group.
When such attitude is installed and set in place, winning sympathies and assistance from the group arrives at the desired destination within the agreed time-frame.
Have you heard of CRM? What about RM?
Relationship management is one of the most challenging branches of micro-management.
To put it briefly, this category mainly emphasizes the significance of proper delegating and aligning the employees with the organizational goals.
Don’t take for granted anything Daniel Goleman implies. Take the initiative and leave no stone unturned while you are at it.
Learning or specializing in the six leadership styles can help you enhance your management skills; a process which gives you lots of room for growth. Let’s dive right into it:
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- Visionary
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- Coaching
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- Affiliative
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- Democratic
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- Pacesetting
- Commanding
It’s evident that the first four fall into the resonant style category.
If you are merely confused about when should one apply the last two, take notes and get the big picture!? Only when the organization is in the midst of crisis, such approach can be justified and endorsed.
However, in all honesty, it’s best if you stay flexible and mix these styles to serve your best interests and agenda.
Even though these leaders have a knack for alleviating problems and sustaining profitable relationships, their presence is not always much appreciated and welcome.
Not even a fierce reputation can grant them loyalty and obedience on the largest level of organization.
Why is it so? – Sometimes inspiring loyalty can lead to an entirely different outcome, especially with those who don’t share the same moral values.
Find a mission and explain yourself! How will this joint endeavor bring everyone on the map? – Be concise, clear and transparent when you address them.
It may come as a surprise, but anyone is replaceable, to say the least.
If you are tuned with Emotional Intelligence and understand its four domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, thriving both at work and home will become a straightforward manner.
Key Lessons from “Primal Leadership”
1. Make a joke to break the ice
2. Being caring and patient is not always appropriate
3. It’s never too easy
Make a joke to break the ice
Resonant leaders are also known for their sense of humor, which is a powerful weapon for taking the edge off in some cases.
Always be in high spirits, be playful and prompt the same behavior in others.
Being caring and patient is not always appropriate
Visionary approach and long-term orientation apply to resonant leaders’ practices.
They have something like a sixth sense – when to take action when to sit still and wait.
Not all employees and partners wish to have business with these authoritative figures for unknown reasons.
It’s never too easy
Each process must be backed with equally effective tools, or in our case, – the power of influencing anyone, handling conflicts, creating team cohesion and so forth.
Great leaders are good at every one of these practices!
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“Primal Leadership Quotes”
Experience has taught me that the most efficient leaders agree on a fundamental aspect: everyone has a great level of what has been called emotional intelligence. Click To Tweet Not that leaders need to be overly nice; the emotional art of leadership includes pressing the reality of work demands without unduly upsetting people. Click To Tweet Stress stuns people. Click To Tweet One of the main characteristics of self-awareness is a self-critical sense of humor. Click To Tweet If there is less bad humor in high places, there will be less in the rest of the ladder. Click To Tweet
Our Critical Review
Many things are said in the heat of the moment, nevertheless, not even that is not a valid excuse for not being able to control your temper.
This book helps you understand the trickery of having total command over your emotions and emotional outbursts.
Emir is the Head of Marketing at 12min. In his spare time, he loves to meditate and play soccer.
