Abstract
Earlier in the book we identified five paths to leadership success (Figure 3.1). Chapter 5 discussed four of these paths, namely: working hard and smart; training and career development; personal development; and cultural sensitivity. The fifth path responsible for the making of outstanding leaders is cultivating emotional intelligence (EI)—the theme of this chapter.
Leadership and learning are indispensable.
—John F. Kennedy
Almost as old as the nature—nurture debate is that over whether leaders are born or made. Everything I learn about leadership makes me more than certain that people can be taught the competencies of leadership. At the same time, it is obvious that some individuals have attributes, such as empathy or a superior ability to communicate, that make it more likely they will become leaders.
—Warren Bennis
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Muna, F.A., Zennie, Z.A. (2010). Learning to Lead: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence. In: Developing Multicultural Leaders. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137104649_7
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