Table Of ContentForeword Chapter 1 Great Leaders Move Us Chapter 2 The Leader's Challenge Chapter 3 Dissonance is the Default Chapter 4 Waking Up to Resonance and Renewal Chapter 5 Intentional Change Chapter 6 Mindfulness Chapter 7 The Power of Hope Chapter 8 Compassion Chapter 9 "Be the Change You Want to See in the World" (*Gandhi) Appendices A and B
SynopsisThe co-authors of "Primal Leadership" now provide an indispensable guide to overcoming the vicious cycle of stress, sacrifice, and dissonance that afflicts many leaders. "Resonant Leadership" offers the inspiration and tools to spark and sustain resonance in leaders and those who follow them., Presents a hands-on framework and strategies for consciously creating and maintaining resonance in the face of the relentless challenges of the leadership role. Resonant Leadership is the follow-up to Primal Leadership, which has sold over 250,000 copies to date. Its message about the importance of resonance and emotionally intelligent readership struck a deep chord with readers all over the world. Resonant Leadership shows how leaders can recognize the cycles of stress, sacrifice and renewal inherent in their jobs and actively utilize the qualities of mindfulness, hope and compassion to renew their passion and effectiveness., The blockbuster best seller Primal Leadership introduced us to "resonant" leaders--individuals who manage their own and others' emotions in ways that drive success. Leaders everywhere recognized the validity of resonant leadership, but struggled with how to achieve and sustain resonance amid the relentless demands of work and life. Now, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee provide an indispensable guide to overcoming the vicious cycle of stress, sacrifice, and dissonance that afflicts many leaders. Drawing from extensive multidisciplinary research and real-life stories, Resonant Leadership offers a field-tested framework for creating the resonance that fuels great leadership. Rather than constantly sacrificing themselves to workplace demands, leaders can manage the cycle using specific techniques to combat stress, avoid burnout, and renew themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. The book reveals that the path to resonance is through mindfulness, hope, and compassion and shows how intentionally employing these qualities creates effective and enduring leadership. Great leaders are resonant leaders. Resonant Leadership offers the inspiration--and tools--to spark and sustain resonance in ourselves and in those we lead.