Primal Leadership: The hidden driver of great performance

When the theory of emotional intelligence at work began to receive widespread attention, we frequently heard executives say - in the same breath, mind you - "That's incredible," and, "Well, I've known that all along." They were responding to research that showed an incontrovertible link between an executive's emotional maturity, exemplified by such capabilities as self-awareness and empathy, and his or her financial performance. Simply put, the research showed that "good guys" - that is, emotionally intelligent men and women - finish first ... READ MORE

Released by Harvard Business Review - December 2001