Essay Assignment
Read the article "Leadership that Gets Results" by Daniel Goleman. The article suggests that there is a relationship between three concepts: the elements of emotional intelligence, the six leadership styles, and an organization's climate. Please draft an essay and answer the below questions:
Describe the way he believes that these concepts influence each other. You may include a drawing with boxes, arrows, and the like if that helps you to explain your thinking. Ultimately, he argues that these concepts influence organizational performance.
1. Do you think he makes a compelling case for his position?
2. Goleman uses an image of a golf bag with multiple clubs in it. What does this image symbolize?
3. Which leadership style is your primary style (i.e., which style do you utilize most frequently and feel most comfortable when using), which is your least preferred and which do you need to add to your repertoire? What is the impact on organizational climate of your primary style? Which components of Emotional Intelligence do you need to develop to be more effective at the style that you'd like to add? How can you develop in those areas?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.