Leading with emotional intelligence : hands-on strategies for building confident and collaborative star performers / Reldan S. Nadler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nadler, Reldan S., 1951- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emotional intelligence.

Leadership.

Physical Description:

xxii, 340 p. : ill., forms.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New York, United States of America : McGraw-Hill Education, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Everyone agrees that Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a key role in overall success. But when it comes to putting theory into practice, EI consultant Reldan Nadler, Psy.D., has written the only book on the subject that shows you step-by-step how to: INCREASE CONFIDENCE IMPROVE TEAMWORK ENHANCE COMMUNICATION DEVELOP STAR PERFORMANCE PROTECT YOUR IQ WITH EI The more than 100 cutting-edge tools and strategies presented here are used by the most effective leaders in the world. This complete, hands-on action plan has worksheets, exercises, self-quizzes, and much more to show how great leaders put Emotional Intelligence to work. "One of the most practical and useful books on the topic that I've seen." -- David B. Peterson, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Personnel Decisions International, author of Leader as Coach and Development First "The perfect field guide for leaders who hope to improve their Emotional Intelligence and increase employee engagement, performance, and retention in the process. It is user-friendly and filled with practical tips and tools." -- Sharon Jordan-Evans, co-author of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay "Provides detailed and easy-to-use practices to make you and your leaders superstars. One of the most valuable leadership books available!" -- Jeffrey E. Aurbach, Ph.D., President, College of Executive Coaching "Open to any page, and you will find a key lesson in leadership." -- Sylvia K. Leduc, M.Ed., MPEC, leadership specialist "Provides the kind of real-world guidance that is so often missing from leadership books. The tools and techniques are immediately applicable." -- Nick Rothenberg, OD consultant and owner, 2Be, LLC First introduced 15 years ago, Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been recognized as a far better indicator of success in the workplace than IQ is. But how do you apply the principles of EI in the real world? This book shows you how. Written by Dr. Reldan Nadler--one of the top corporate experts in EI leadership--this hands-on guide uses case scenarios and step-by-step strategies to provide all the answers you need: How do I increase my confidenceand EI to become a star player? How can I become more effective as a leader? How do I develop my people to become our next leaders? How can I communicate decisions to become more successful? What can I do at my next team meeting to improve morale and performance? Filled with more than 100 EI tools and techniques, Dr. Nadler's proven program is a must-ha...

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: INTRODUCTION: WHY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE?

EI vs. IQ

Star Performers Shine and So Can You

Who Is This Book For?

What You'll Learn to Do

Getting Started: The Ideal Plan

CHAPTER ONE: ARE YOU A STAR PERFORMER OR JUST AVERAGE?

EQ, IQ, or Technical Expertise?

How to Be a Star Performer

New Rules for Success

The Four Areas of Emotional Intelligence

The 20 Competencies of Emotional Intelligence

Profiles of Star Performers

Lack of Self-Control and the Inability to Delay Gratification

Stretching Strengths: Going from Good to Great Leadership

Micro-Initiatives: D.O.D. of Great Leadership

Taking the EI Star Profile Assessment

Are You or Your Boss Debilitating?

The Derailer Detector

Strategic Use of Strengths

Star Performer Action Plan

CHAPTER TWO: SELF-CONFIDENCE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

What Is the Self-Confidence Competency?

Emotional Intelligence Research Examples

Are You a Star Performer in Self-Confidence or Just Average?

Star Profile: Henrik Fisker, CEO, Fisker Coachbuild, LLC

10 Secrets & Current Practices of Henrik Fisker-Star Performer

The Coach's Corner: 10 Strategies for Self-Confidence

CHAPTER THREE: TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

What Is the Teamwork and Collaboration Competency?

Are You a Star Performer in Teamwork and Collaboration or Just Average?

Star Profile: Paulette Jones, Director of Technical and Strategic Business Development, NMB Technologies Corporation

10 Secrets & Current Practices of Paulette Jones-Star Performer

The Coach's Corner: 24 Strategies for Teamwork and Collaboration

CHAPTER FOUR: DEVELOPING OTHERS TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

What Is the Developing Others Competency?

Are You a Star Performer in Developing Others or Just Average?

Star Profile: Mark French, University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Head Coach, Women's Basketball Team

13 Secrets & Current Practices of Mark French-Star Performer

The Coach's Corner: 12 Strategies for Developing Others

CHAPTER FIVE: COMMUNICATION AND EMPATHY TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

What Is the Communication Competency?

Are You a Star Performer in Communication or Just Average?

Star Profile: John Davies, CEO and Founder, Davies Public Relations

11 Secrets & Current Practices of John Davies-Star Performer

The Coach's Corner: 12 Strategies for Enhancing Communication and Empathy

CHAPTER SIX: THE GAME PLAN

The Coach's Corner

The Plays

Keeping Score: Your Leadership Scorecard

RESOURCES;

NOTES;

REFERENCES;

ABOUT THE AUTHORS;

INDEX.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (pages [315]-332) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786612787911

9781282787919

1282787918

9780071751148

0071751149

OCLC:

861751782