What are some characteristics of a resonant leader?
McKee: In short, a resonant leader is a person who is able to create an environment around him or her that is ripe with enthusiasm, hope, excitement, challenge, direction and vision. These kinds of people are said to possess “emotional intelligence.” They are self aware and socially aware, and they are able to successfully self manage and manage relationships. Q: Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence as it relates to resonance. McKee: Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the competencies that are related to the capacity for emotional self awareness, self management, social and organizational awareness, and relationship management. When you are self aware, you really know yourself and know how your emotions impact your thoughts and your behavior. When you successfully self manage, you are able to control your negative emotions — anger, fear, anxiety — to keep them from spreading (because emotions, both positive and negative, are contagious). A resonant person is able to manage
