Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Getting to the Heart of Leadership

Press Release on my new book: PR Web - At the Heart of Leadership

Web site: At the Heart of Leadership: How to Get Results with Emotional Intelligence
-- a free excerpt of the book is available for download

Here's more of the story from Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network:

New Book Teaches How To Get to The Heart of Leadership
Tools and Articles on EQ at WorkFor over a decade the concept of “emotional intelligence” has been a buzz around the world, and while many books have defined the concept, now there is finally a book which shows leaders how to apply it.

In a business climate fraught with rapid change, globalization, and an elusive pool of top talent, how do leaders forge competitive advantage? The science of emotional intelligence provides critical insights into the answer, but how do leaders put the concept in action?
Whew - exciting hyperbole or what??? Cutting through the hype... I'm really proud about the book! There's a ton of valuable ideas as well as a lot of science made practical. Not the "best thing since sliced bread," but I am confident that leaders interested in actually USING emotional intelligence will find this to be a useful tool.

Workplace Coach: Don't underestimate emotional intelligence

Seattle Post Intelligencer, 6/5/07

Couple quotes I liked:
You can't change what you are unaware of in yourself. Being able to observe yourself in the heat of the moment is the first step to making a different choice versus your typical programmed emotional reaction.

This comment is key:
There is valuable information in emotions -- if you can tune into that internal channel. Feelings can clue us in about the importance and meaning of an event, situation or interaction.

Would be nice to see more depth in what appears in popular media. "Emotions matter" is a good start though!