Goleman And Boyatzis

Goleman and Boyatzis break down the biological aspects of the brain and bring to light a concept that social intelligence can be explained by social neuroscience or the study of what happens to the brain when people interact. Neuroscientist say that behaviors exhibited by leaders, such as empathy, directly affect not only their own brain chemistry, but also the brain chemistry of their followers. They say that the leader-follower dynamic is more of a fused system rather than independent minds reacting to each other. Great leaders are those whose behavior can connect with the brains of others. They say leading effectively is less about mastering social situations or skill sets and more about taking a sincere interest in and promoting positive …show more content…
The student panels included nursing students, bachelor of health science, and two physical therapy programs. They took the same questionnaires to assess ESI, caring, and leadership at the beginning and end of their programs. They also completed a moral decision-making test. The study analyzed variance between the programs and the time lapse. The rationale behind studying the evolution of the healthcare students is about these positive interaction traits. These traits have also been associated with positive clinical performance and patient outcomes. The research also looks at how effectively the educators’ curricula would contribute to the development of these attributes. Researchers have indicated that healthcare professionals must understand their own emotions so that they can understand others’ emotions, allowing them to effectively communicate with their patients and colleagues, as well as deal with stress and produce better outcomes. Leadership ability is a highly-desired trait in the healthcare profession. It is necessary not only in managerial positions, but also in daily nursing practice. Leadership competencies include effective communication with other healthcare professionals and patients, translation of evidence into practice, ethical practice, delegation and …show more content…
Not only must they be able to assess the emotions of others and relate to them to diffuse conflict, they also must possess the understanding of how to inspire others to their own personal achievements. The idea behind social intelligence speaks to what arises in leaders as they engage in relationships with others. Stichler (2007) says it is more than awareness or management of social situations, but rather what happens within each person in the relationship. Emotions are contagious. Negative emotions in a social or work situation can create a toxic environment, whereas good feelings can create an empowered and supportive setting. Socially intelligent leaders can promote a work environment that affects health and well-being for those serving under them. Feeling connected has a profound effect on both emotions and physical state. The science behind social relationships explains that negative encounters increase stress hormones and weaken the immune system. Negative or toxic interactions and relationships are not only detrimental to the mind and body, but also the organization itself. Leaders who are authoritarian to their staff leave them feeling hostile, insecure, and powerless. This often results in poor outcomes and productivity. It lessens the strength of the overall organization. Leaders who do not have well-developed social intelligence are often seen as arrogant and abrasive. They are many times unaware of how other feel about them or