Discussion 2 Assignment

Discussion 2: Emotional Intelligence

Looking at the Christensen (2014) article, review Goleman’s emotional intelligence model. Consider the four key elements/domains of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management in developing your inner leader.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Review this week’s Learning Resources see attachment , especially:

· Christensen, K. (2014, Winter). Thought leader interview: Daniel Goleman. Rotman Management Magazine.

Assignment:

Cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:

· Review what Goleman means when he stated: “Leaders need all three types of  focus —in full strength and in balance—in order to perform optimally.” Explain and give examples of how this would apply to your leadership style.

· What is meant when a leader experiences “neural hijack”? What should leaders do when they get “hijacked”? Explain a situation where this may have happened to you. How were you able to resolve it?

· How do these elements affect your ability to manage situations as an effective and ethical leader?

· No plagiarism

· APA citing

· References

· 4 – 5 paragraphs