Article introduction / central argument
By Sabu Thomas, Executive Coach and Founder of Disha Strategic Leadership Consulting. The article opens by describing the complexity of the modern business environment and arguing that technical skills alone are insufficient for effective leadership. It draws on the author's 30+ years in HR and coaching and experience with more than 200 leaders.
Why emotional intelligence matters
The author states that many leaders he coached selected emotional intelligence as a development theme. The article also cites figures attributed to Daniel Goleman and business leaders about emotional intelligence's relationship with job performance and its anticipated importance relative to IQ. These figures should be checked against their original sources before publication.
Leadership practice
The central argument is that leaders need to recognize and manage their own emotions, understand other people's perspectives and build stronger working relationships. Emotional intelligence supports communication and helps leaders respond constructively to the demands of a changing workplace.
Editorial note
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