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 enlarge | Authors: Daniel Goleman, Richard E. Boyatzis, Annie Mckee
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 1506
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1591391849
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4092019
EAN: 9781591391845
ASIN: 1591391849
Publication Date: March 2004
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 Great Expectations but ...... September 3, 2008
I ran across this book on a Listamania list that highly recommended this book. While the subject matter is of great interest to me, I felt somewhat disappointed that it didn't deliver in the way I was anticipating. I personally believe that 6 styles of leadership is about 4 more than we need. I also disagree with the styles being interchangeable. Situations may change but great leaders maintain their leadership style. That's one of the reasons why they are great versus mediocre.
While some parts of the book are thought provoking, it does not provide any specifics on constructing an action plan for getting from point A to B. While the authors are well-meaning and did research a lot of data, I believe their academic background got in the way while writing this book.
I hope you find this review helpful. Michael L. Gooch, SPHR - Author of Wingtips with Spurs
An Essential Guide for Leadership June 16, 2008
I've read a number of leadership books, and Primal Leadership is among the best I've picked up. Goleman and crew outline a well balanced understanding of the different facets of leadership and the important skill of reading and capitalizing on the emotional state of the organization which one leads. This book is filled with numerous stories and cases where the principles advocated for are illustrated quite nicely.
This book is worth your time if you are seeking to develop your own leadership capabilities.
Best of Goleman June 13, 2008
I have read many of Goleman's books on EQ. Each holds some gems inside lots of fluff. Goleman's premise is emotional competencies (listening, empathy, etc.) form a separate category of intelligence. I can agree with that. Unfortunately, this has become a business franchise for him, so I think he takes it too far. He asserts it is THE defining intelligence of star performers. The thesis is easy to swallow at first, as his books are written in the standard business best-seller sensational journalist format.
I would counter with the work of Marcus Buckingham which maintains that each of us has our individual strengths and weakness. When we work to our strengths, we excel. Goleman is trying to fit all the characteristics of star performers into an emotional intelligence frame work. I know plenty of respected star performers whom lack high EQ. The business bookshelfs are full of other counter examples as well.
Primal Leadership sets itself apart from Goleman's other books by providing useful examples of the leadership problems I have encountered at work over, and over again. In some cases, I have committed them myself! With Primal Leadership you get some EQ self-help to help you break the chain of abuse.
 Primal Leadership May 20, 2008
This is a very intersting book. I am new to leadership and just starting to go through book and I find it with many fascinating ideas.
IQ, EI or Common Sense? April 21, 2008
Like some of the other reviewers who have written critical reviews of this book, I certainly recognize the merits and importance of the information being presented yet question the necessity of the amount of research and discussion entailed. The business world can certainly be a cutthroat place where tough bosses, competitive coworkers and unreasonable deadlines abound. However, should it really be such a novel idea that, in a leadership role, being nice works? As adults, do we so easily forget the old parental teachings about being friendly, that you "catch more flies with honey than with vinegar"? Is an entire book describing how to be an empathetic person in your leadership really necessary?
I will admit that much of the more scientific aspects, such as the "neuroanatomy of leadership" were very interesting and provided great physiological proof to back their theories. It actually was eye-opening to see exactly why being "emotionally intelligent" works. There was certainly a much more in-depth discussion of techniques and situations. However, I still felt that the descriptions of how to emotionally intelligent were rather self-explanatory. Through most of the book, I found myself subconsciously nodding in agreement and waiting to read something that didn't already seem to me to be common sense knowledge.I would think that most leaders would want to build relationships with their coworkers, shed a positive light on most situations. It seems obvious that leaders would develop a rapport with those they lead so that when they are assigned a task, they will do it willingly.
Overall, the book was an easy read, very accessible and probably would be of help to those who may be used to some of the more ineffective, dissonant leadership styles. For me, as a self-proclaimed very friendly person, I didn't feel that I exactly found any new material to add to my leadership skills.
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