EQ and Leadership In Asia (eBook)

Using Emotional Intelligence To Lead And Inspire Your People

Sebastien Henry (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2011
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-82988-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Increase your emotional intelligence, build a better workplace Emotional intelligence is crucial for business leadership, and nowhere is that more true than in Asia, where emotions are particularly likely to be concealed during daily business interactions. Emotions can be a major asset for leaders if properly understood, and a source of significant disruption if they are ignored. EQ and Leadership in Asia provides business leaders in Asia with the keys to using emotions as allies as they face practical business challenges. Presenting emotional intelligence in a clear, straightforward manner that anyone can understand, the book shows what it can accomplish, why it matters, and how to systematically improve your ability to understand emotions. Looking at the real challenges that leaders in Asia have to face every day and exploring how emotional intelligence can be used in each instance, this compelling book is essential reading for leaders who want to inspire and influence their coworkers and lead their companies to greater success. Explains the key concepts of emotional intelligence and its particular importance for those in leadership positions Explores why understanding emotion is particularly important for Asian leaders Provides practical examples of emotional intelligence techniques in action in real-world situations A guide to emotional intelligence designed for people working in leadership positions in Asia, EQ and Leadership In Asia is the only book you need to harness emotion in order to create a better workplace.

Autor

Sebastien Henry is the co-founder of Progress-U, a high-end coaching and training company with operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. He was a regional manager for Asia at a multinational company before becoming an entrepreneur and professional executive coach in 2005. He has been training professional coaches in Hong Kong and Shanghai since 2007, and has developed the "INSPIRE!" program, a leadership retreat for senior leaders conducted regularly in South China. He works with senior leaders to enhance their success by becoming more inspiring to their people and organizations. His articles on emotionally intelligence in leadership has been published in Human Resources and the South China Morning Post. He speaks six languages, including Japanese and Mandarin.

Inhalt

Acknowledgments vii

Preface ix

Part One Understanding Emotional Intelligence in Asia 1

1 Does It Make Sense to Write About EI in Asia? 3

2 EI and Why It Matters in Asia 7

3 The Various Facets of EI: Four Areas to Develop 19

4 EI Is Not about Being Nice and Sweet 27

5 Asia's Contribution to EI: The Power of Paradox 35

6 Using Both Masculine and Feminine Energies 53

7 Four Steps to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence 63

Part Two Using Emotions as Allies in Practical Leadership Challenges 73

8 Choosing to Use Emotions as Allies 75

9 Preventing Damaging Emotional Outbursts 89

10 Using Emotions to Create High Engagement 111

11 EI for Getting Things Done and Making Tough Decisions 131

12 Emotions as Keys for a Way out of Conflict 143

13 Emotions to Lead Your Team to the High-Performance Zone 155

14 Emotions and Intuition for Effective Decision Making 169

15 Conclusion 179

Review of Books 181

Bibliography 191

Index 197

Rezensionen

"Leadership is a relationship, and all relationships are fueled by
emotions. They run strong, or run out, depending on how intelligent
leaders are at reading and managing those emotions. EQ and
Leadership in Asia is an amazingly clear and engaging portrait
of what emotional intelligence means and how leaders can use it to
inspire others to greatness. Sebastien Henry has given us the rare
gift of a wonderfully accessible book, full of real-life examples
and insightful practice sessions, as well as culturally relevant
applications of this immensely important message. Don't just read
this book. Put it to work. Use it. EQ and Leadership in Asia
is essential reading for every leader who resides or does business
in Asia. It is certain to change the way you relate to others, and
how they relate to you."

Jim Kouzes

Deans Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of
Business, Santa Clara University

Co-author, The Leadership Challenge

"This terrific new book by Sebastian Henry provides those of us
interested in Asian business with a very valuable contribution to
the literature. First, it provides an easy to understand
review of the importance of emotional intelligence to business.
Second, it very nicely applies this understanding specifically to
business leadership in Asia. Henry writes in a very straightforward
and easy to read style. His personal examples, practice exercises,
case studies and end notes all add to the value of this work.
Anyone who works in Asia, leader or not, as well as anyone simply
interested in business practice in Asia, will enjoy this delightful
volume."

Frank T. Gallo, Ph.D.

Chief Leadership Consultant, Greater China, Aon Hewitt

Author, Business Leadership in China

"Sebastien Henry provides thoughtful insight to the subject of
emotion and leadership. He understands that emotions are human and
the expressions are local. With humility and the strength of his
personal experience he lays out a practical guide to help leaders
develop essential relationship skills. In todays world the key to
leadership success will be the ability to engage, empower, and
motivate others. This book shines a light on that path."

Phillip Sandahl

Co-author, Co-Active Coaching: New skills for Coaching
People Toward Success in Work and Life

"Sebastien Henry's book is a great addition to the growing
evidence that emotional intelligence is essential for leaders
today. EQ enables people to achieve their goals through resonant
relationship while living a fulfilling life. I found Henry's book
both very practical, enjoyable to read, and insightful. This book
has many great exercises for the mind and heart, is grounded in the
latest theory and research on the brain, and brings a compassionate
voice into the debate on how leaders should lead. I am sure that it
will be a great help to leaders in Asia who want to build highly
effective teams and create high engagement from their people,
whether they are Asian or Westerners. I highly recommend it."

Frances Johnston, Ph.D.

Founder, Teleos Leadership Institute

Co-author, Becoming a Resonant Leader: Develop Your Emotional
Intelligence, Renew Your Relationships, Sustain Your
Effectiveness

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.6.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Personalwesen
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Business & Management • emotional intelligence, ei, EQ and Leadership In Asia: Using Emotional Intelligence To Lead And Inspire Your People, EQ and Leadership In Asia, sebastien henry, leadership in asia, being a better leader, business leadership, emotion and leadership, leadership guide, emotion in business, emotion in the workplace, understanding your staff, management success book, Asia leaders • Management f. Führungskräfte • Management f. Führungskräfte • Management / Leadership • Wirtschaft u. Management
• ISBN-10: 0-470-82988-5 / 0470829885
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-82988-2 / 9780470829882