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Discover the secret to business success and transform your career—starting today

Success requires more than hard work and good ideas: you need to be able to understand, inspire, and motivate those around you. Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader helps you hone your emotional intelligence (EQ)—the ability to be aware of, control, and express your emotions, as well as handle interpersonal relationships empathetically—and enhance your ability to lead.

Building off proven research, this user-friendly guide teaches you the pillars of high-EQ leadership. Whether it's developing self-awareness or bolstering empathy, discover simple and easy-to-use exercises that you can make use of on your own. You'll even learn about emotionally intelligent leaders and how they've utilized this skill as part of their successes.

Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader includes:

• Emotionally intelligent leadership—Find out what it means to lead with high EQ and how you can make it part of your organization's culture.
• Your leadership style—Determine what your professional leadership style is and how that affects the people around you.
• Growing your emotional intelligence—Take advantage of exercises and self-assessment tools that allow you to effectively and efficiently improve your abilities.

Become the leader you've always wanted to be with this emotional intelligence enhancing guide.

About the Author

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Christopher D. Connors is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, executive coach, and emotional intelligence thought leader. He is the author of The Value of You: The Guide to Living Boldly and Joyfully through the Power of Core Values. Christopher lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two boys.

Praise For…

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“Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader is a practical primer on this most important part of leadership. Christopher provides you with tools, exercises, and assessments that help you grow this powerful skill set of emotional intelligence. This is a great read on how to use emotional intelligence to your advantage for you—and for improving the culture of your organization.” —Kevin Kruse, New York Times bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Leadx

“We all know that emotional intelligence is maybe THE #1 success factor for modern leaders. But there is a huge gap between knowing and doing—and it's the doing that makes the difference. Light on theory and heavy on how-to, Christopher D. Connors’s book is the perfect guide to help you bridge that gap.” —Nick Tasler, best-selling author and international keynote speaker

“Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader authentically captures what EI is and why it’s so important. Christopher’s common-sense approach will help you be the best leader you can be. Any success I’ve had as a leader—in business and in life—has had its roots in a solid core of thoughtful emotional intelligence. This book is a game changer.” —John Goldman, Founding Partner, Brand Velocity Partners

“This important book shares practical tools for individuals and organizations to place emotional intelligence at the forefront of any progressive leadership model. The examples Christopher uses provide great personal and professional value for leaders of every kind that desire to motivate and relate to all aspects of a successful organization.” —Ryan Bamford, Director of Athletics, University of Massachusetts

“I highly recommend Emotional Intelligence For The Modern Leader for anyone looking to get an edge in a crowded world of how to rise above and become not only an effective leader, but a better friend, partner, and ally. Connors uses clear and relevant real-world examples to connect the latest in scientific breakthroughs that prove how paramount it is to have a high EQ. At the end of each section are simple and practical action items that allow you to start making progress immediately; then, at the end of the book, he helps ensure that the progress you're making is sustained.” —Will Moore, founder of Moore Momentum and founding board member, Doorstep Delivery

“Emotional Intelligence For The Modern Leader is the most concise, practical ‘how-to’ guide on emotional intelligence. Christopher shows you what emotional intelligence is and how to integrate it into your leadership style for maximum effectiveness. He blends examples of leaders and organizations that have led dynamically with EQ and achieved game-changing results. This is a must-read for any established or aspiring leader looking to take their leadership to the next level.” —Josh Linkner, 5-time tech entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author of Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention

“For the past 30 years, I've traveled worldwide to help people improve their leadership skills, and I have learned the very important lesson that emotional intelligence is the driving factor in highly successful and effective leaders. In this book, Christopher not only explains emotional intelligence but gives lots of practical exercises and assessments to help you dramatically improve your self-awareness and empathy. If you want to be a better leader you need to read this book.” —John Spence, one of the top business and leadership experts in the world

“Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader is a must-have for people looking to strengthen the spirit of their organization and to understand what authentic leadership means.” —Coach Mike Bayer, New York Times Bestselling Author of Best Self, Regular Contributor and Advisory Board Member on Dr. Phil, CEO of Cast