Positive Outlook Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence: a Primer

Positive Outlook is an Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency. Seeing the positive in people, situations, and events is proven to build resilience, set the stage for innovation and opportunity, and facilitates greater performance and outcomes. A quick read for anyone wanting to improve their own or their team’s leadership skills, this Primer features thought leaders who are championing research in this field: Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Richard Davidson, and Vanessa Druskat. Additionally, Positive Outlook allows leaders to maintain focus despite the challenges that inevitably accompany growth and change. In Positive Outlook: A Primer, Daniel Goleman and colleagues introduce the Positive Outlook Competency, describe why it is important for quality leadership, and give some practical insights for developing this competency that go beyond the simple advice to “be positive.” This is the fifth in a series of Primers that explores each of the 12 Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competencies. Each includes an overview of the Competency Model. The authors explain what it takes to develop the Positive Outlook Competency from the perspectives of research, psychology, neuroscience, team dynamics, and leadership development. Here’s what is included: Overview of the Emotional and Social Intelligence Leadership Competency Model Introduction to Positive Outlook The Brain Science Behind Positive Outlook Positive Outlook in Teams Positive Outlook: Beyond the Obvious Practical Strategies for Developing Positive Outlook Whether you are an individual looking to elevate your personal performance, a consultant or coach in need of research-based resources, or a head of leadership development in your organization seeking a brief yet informative resource to share with your team, this Primer is for you.