In Influence: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce Emotional Intelligence and dive deep into the Influence competency. If a leader has strengths in six to ten of these Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competencies, he or she produces a very positive climate. In Adaptability: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce the Adaptability Competency and describe why it is essential for quality leadership. Emotionally self-aware Influence is a competency not often associated with Emotional Intelligence, yet it is essential to leadership as a social skill in order to make progress and get things … ... That is the focus of this Primer. Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence: 12 Leadership Competency Primers The complete collection of 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency primers, written by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and fellow thought leaders. They use their values to make decisions. The authors illustrate the valuable skills needed to engage with - and within - collaborative teams in a range of settings. Today marks the release of Influence: A Primer, the latest in the Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence series, which explores the 12 EI competencies of leadership developed by Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis. Learn more about about competencies in The Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence: 12 Competency Primers. The other Primers currently available are: Emotional Self-Awareness Emotional Self-Control Adaptability Achievement Orientation Positive Outlook Free Book Excerpt to Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence - Influence Learn about the Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency Model, and how to develop your ability to influence in a meaningful and positive way. This is the fourth in a series of Primers that explores each of the 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competencies. The complete collection of 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency primers, written by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and fellow thought leaders. ***** Emotional Intelligence Self-Awareness Emotional Self-Awareness Leaders who are attuned to their feelings and how they affect their job performance. * * * * * * * Emotional Intelligence. Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence: 12 Leadership Competency Primers. This is the sixth in a series of Primers that explores each of the 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competencies. In Achievement Orientation: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce the Achievement Orientation Competency and describe why it is important for quality leadership. This is the third in a series of Primers that explores each of the 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competencies, with a thorough overview of the Competency Model itself. In Teamwork: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce Emotional Intelligence and dive deep into the Teamwork competency. It’s both a quick read and a thorough overview. Each includes an overview of the Competency Model. Learn more about about competencies in The Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence: 12 Competency Primers.