“Not that leaders need to be overly 'nice'; the emotional art of leadership includes pressing the reality of work demands without unduly upsetting people.”
The book explores the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership and offers a practical guide to any leader who wants to be able to flex their leadership style depending on the situation they face.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. The no.1 trait of any exceptional leader is their EQ and their ability to engage with and relate to the people they lead.
2. There are 6 leadership styles, each of them can work well if used in the right context and in the right way. Neither of them are better or worse than the others.
3.The 6 styles are: Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic, Pace-setting, and Commanding.
READ IF: You are interested in the different leadership styles and how to use them to your advantage in order to become an effective leader.
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