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Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

by Daniel Goleman , Richard E. Boyatzis , Annie McKee

Summary & Key Takeaways

Why do some leaders inspire passion and loyalty, while others create a culture of stress and disengagement? The answer is primal. The leader’s mood is the most powerful tool they have, acting as an “emotional high-voltage wire” for the entire team.In today’s 5-minute briefing on “Primal Leadership,” we explore why a leader’s Emotional Intelligence is the single most important driver of a team’s performance and climate. Discover why the first job of a leader isn’t strategy—it’s managing their own emotions.

About the Authors

Daniel Goleman

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Daniel Goleman is a psychologist and former science journalist for The New York Times, where he reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for over a decade. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. Goleman is best known for his 1995 international bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, which …

Richard E. Boyatzis

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Richard E. Boyatzis is a Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University and a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence and leadership. He is the author of over 200 articles and several seminal books, including the international bestseller Primal Leadership. Recognized …

Annie McKee

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Dr. Annie McKee is a best-selling author and leadership expert renowned for her work on emotional intelligence. A Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, she directs the PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program and advises Fortune 500 companies. She is best known for co-authoring the seminal …

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