The Emotional Intelligence of a Leader

Emotions play a key role in our lives. Even if we try to ignore them—especially in the professional sphere—they continue to influence us. Mastering your feelings and learning to steer them in the right direction is extremely important. Among successful leaders, there’s no one who is devoid of emotions. On the contrary, they skillfully use feelings to affect and to manage.

Leonid Krol, a Professor at the Higher School of Economics with more than 25 years of experience working as a coach and business trainer, and Director of the Institute of Group and Family Psychology and Psychotherapy, shares methods for developing emotional intelligence, explains why it matters, and shows how to achieve it.

You’ll be able to quickly analyze people: recognize their true intentions, feelings, and aspirations; learn how to find an approach to partners, motivate a team, protect yourself from emotional burnout, and use your personal charm and charisma to reach your goals. You’ll also learn how emotions work and how to do quick self-checks, how character influences feelings and behavior, how to rest properly and manage stress, and how to dream in a useful way.