Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students

The Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Student Workbook contains hands-on activities and case studies to help students foster the 19 capacities of emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL) presented in the main text Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students. Research from around the world has demonstrated that there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership. For the substantially revised second edition, the authors have completely rewritten all modules and activities according to their data-based model. These activities bring theory into practice, targeting specific learning outcomes that will help students become better leaders.

The workbook can be used in conjunction with the Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Inventory which helps students to assess their leadership behaviors. The companion Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Facilitation and Activity Guide is aligned with the workbook to serve as a road map for educators.

• Contains 23 all new modules consisting of activities and case studies that further the understanding and relevancy of the emotionally intelligent leadership model
• Reflects 19 emotionally intelligent leadership capacities derived from new research research that provides evidence of construct validity
• Can be used as a self-guided experience for developing capacities of EIL
• Includes tips for improving each leadership capacity, suggestions for further reading, and films to watch

The Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students suite of resources offers an immersive and transformative educational experience, fostering growth and promoting intense self-reflection. Students will be empowered to develop into the effective leaders of the future.

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xix

About the Authors xx

1 Introduction to Emotionally Intelligent Leadership 1

2 Consciousness of Self 13

3 Emotional Self-Perception 34

4 Emotional Self-Control 41

5 Authenticity 56

6 Healthy Self-Esteem 66

7 Flexibility 73

8 Optimism 84

9 Initiative 94

10 Achievement 105

11 Consciousness of Others 114

12 Displaying Empathy 122

13 Inspiring Others 129

14 Coaching Others 141

15 Capitalizing on Difference 148

16 Developing Relationships 156

17 Building Teams 163

18 Demonstrating Citizenship 171

19 Managing Conflict 180

20 Facilitating Change 192

21 Consciousness of Context 202

22 Analyzing the Group 209

23 Assessing the Environment 220

Appendix EIL Overview 225

MARCY LEVY SHANKMAN is vice president for strategy and director of Leadership Cleveland for the Cleveland Leadership Center.

SCOTT J. ALLEN is associate professor of management at John Carroll University.

PAIGE HABER-CURRAN is assistant professor and program coordinator for the Student Affairs in Higher Education Program at Texas State University.

23 interactive experiences that bring emotionally intelligent leadership to life

Drawing on a substantial, research-based revision to the emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL) model—outlined in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Second Edition—the Student Workbook contains hands-on activities and case studies that will help students discover their innate talents for 19 essential leadership capacities and pursue self-reflection that will foster future growth.

Designed to be completed either as part of an instructor-led course or as a self-guided experience, the Student Workbook contains 23 all-new modules consisting of activities and case studies. Each module is accompanied by suggested readings, suggested films, and notable quotes that reinforce key points and engage students in the learning process. With the activities in this Workbook, students can uncover learning opportunities and cultivate the leader within.

Praise for Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Student Workbook, Second Edition

"The student workbook will bring emotionally intelligent leadership to life through a variety of experiential activities, reflective exercises, and a diverse array of resources. A must-have for developing emotionally intelligent leadership!"
—COREY SEEMILLER, author, The Student Leadership Competencies Guidebook

"This workbook provides hands-on, intentional teaching and practice of the 19 capacities of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership. Through active and reflective student learning modules, the workbook presents creative, relevant, and diverse facilitation, application, and assessment strategies."
—LAURA OSTEEN, director, Center for Leadership and Social Change, Florida State University