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Creating an EVEN Greater Whole: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader [Hardback]

  • Format: Hardback, 212 pages, height x width: 234x156 mm, weight: 570 g, 15 Tables, black and white; 25 Line drawings, black and white; 25 Illustrations, black and white
  • Pub. Date: 24-Apr-2025
  • Publisher: Auerbach
  • ISBN-10: 1032854758
  • ISBN-13: 9781032854755
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  • Format: Hardback, 212 pages, height x width: 234x156 mm, weight: 570 g, 15 Tables, black and white; 25 Line drawings, black and white; 25 Illustrations, black and white
  • Pub. Date: 24-Apr-2025
  • Publisher: Auerbach
  • ISBN-10: 1032854758
  • ISBN-13: 9781032854755
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"Leadership is not a solo sport. It is about people and how they engage with each other -- not the individual leader or their ego. Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent leader is about shifting your mindset for success. As a technical expert, your performance was measured by how much information you knew. As a leader, you are now measured by how well your team performs. The transition from me to we can be difficult. This is a normal reaction, and it takes time to shift the mindset. Creating an EVEN GreaterWhole: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader offers managers a different perspective and some tools they can use to more easily navigate their own leadership journey toward becoming an Emotionally Intelligent leader. The book begins by exploring different traits attributed to leaders and then discusses the practical application of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and human-based leadership skills. From this starting point the book covers how to work through the leadership basics of aligning your vision and communicating your message to enable people to understand everyone's roles so they can begin working collaboratively. The book also addresses how to handle people with different communications and working styles, as well as how to best motivate people,so they fully engage and bring their best self into the workplace. To help leaders, the book provides tools to minimize potentially explosive situations that accompany uncertainty, risk, and conflict. The book concludes with a look at the human element of leaders and how leaders use their unique style to navigate the unknown"--

Leadership is not a solo sport; it’s about people and how they engage with one another. True leadership isn’t driven by an individual’s ego, but by the ability to connect, understand, and inspire others. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) enables leaders to shift their mindset, empowering their teams to reach their highest potential. Creating an Even Greater Whole: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader offers managers a fresh perspective and practical tools to navigate their leadership journey.



The book offers practical strategies that guide new leaders as they begin their journey to create positive, inclusive workplaces. Emphasis is placed on best practices that drive high retention and profitability. It also introduces Emotional Intelligence as an essential tool to manage change and create high-performing teams.

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"This book is a must read for all managers and business leaders who want to create positive workplace cultures. Susan Schwartzs expert advice combines outcome-tested strategies with practical know-how to build and manage strong project teams. It is required reading for all those who need to drive high retention and profitabilityand satisfy customers anywhere in the world.Susan Kudla Pineno, PMP, Adjunct Lecturer, School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Project Management Program, Georgetown University

Understanding the distinction between leaders who genuinely communicate with empathy, humility, and respect and those who believe they do but often fall short is crucial. Susan Schwartz masterfully addresses why tackling this issue is vital for today's workplace. Her insights pave the way for enhancing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are essential for strengthening any organization. This book is an indispensable resource for all managers and leaders committed to creating a legacy for future success.Jacqueline Wales Trusted Advisor and Author of The Fearless Factor at Work

Emotional Intelligence is critical for good, effective, leadership. Susan Schwartz takes the Theory of Emotional Intelligence and presents understandable, practical and actionable tools to guide all managers toward a more effective leadership style. Creating an EVEN Greater Whole delivers accessible real-life examples and self-reflective prompts which personalize the learning structure. The take away will be leaders with emotionally intelligent tools, resulting in higher quality leaders and happier more productive employees.Keley R Petersen, Founder & CEO, Willow Grove Advisors, LLC

"Susan invites us to dive into fearless conversations about leadership. This book is the veritable middle ground between theory and practice. Susans expertise and knowledge reaches its pinnacle in her book where you get to understand, practice your skills in emotional intelligence and address your blind spots. This is a must read for anyone who wants to lead effectively, dive into the real work, and find answers to lead their team to success."Naïs Mouret, Global Leadership Advisor & Emotional Intelligence Consultant

We all possess leadership superpowers. Great news, but what are these four Leadership Superpowers and how do we develop them? The answers are in Susan Schwartzs book. She offers strategies and real-world examples to use while developing your leadership talents. Each chapter has a Consider & Deliberate section that poses questions relating the readers experiences, perspective to the material in the chapter. Read. Reflect. And watch your superpowers grow.Lanie Denslow, Principal, World Wise Intercultural Training and author of What to Know Before You Go: A Guide to International Business and Working with Americans.

1. Why is Leadership Important?
2. Emotional Intelligence and Other Superpowers for Leaders
3. Aligning Teams & Steering the Journey
4. The Power of Collaboration and Conversation
5. Workplace Diversity
6. Positive Workplaces
7. Conflict and Critical Conversations
8. Growth and Uncertainty
9. Leaders are Human Too

Susan G. Schwartz is a leadership and management coach who equips expert professionals to become excellent leaders. Based on her experience leading global teams, she takes a practical Emotionally Intelligent approach to build cohesive, collaborative, and happy teams. Her passion fosters inclusive workplaces that encourage people to bring their full human-being to work.

In addition to many years of experience working with corporate, non-profit, and government teams, she holds an M.S. in Organization Development and Knowledge Management. She is an adjunct instructor at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz and a guest lecturer at Georgetown University.