Resonant leader, an expert in emotional intelligence

There are many ways to lead. There are those who push, there are those who drag, there are those who inspire and there are also those who manage to resonate throughout their organization. This last faculty is what defines the resonant leader, a person who uses emotional intelligence as a mechanism to reach the rest of the work teams.

Napoleon Bonaparte said that the good leader is a negotiator of hopes. In some way, the great military strategist already knew that to mobilize human capital it is necessary to instill positivity, confidence and encouragement. However, we have spent a few decades giving relevance and power to leaders who held their positions from that iron hand of order and command.

At present, this model is already rusty and does not hold up. Daniel Goleman already explained at the beginning of the new millennium that it is necessary to give way to a new figure qualified in the mastery and understanding of emotions. It is easier to reach, inspire and guide others if we do it from social awareness, empathy, from that passion that vibrates from optimism and confidence.

What is a resonant leader like?

Resonant. There are words that inspire and this adjective is not only fashionable, but also describes a reality that should permeate our social contexts. A resonant leader is one who conveys the trail of his knowledge, his poise, his enthusiasm, the creative impulse and his empathy. He is someone who vibrates emotionally and who conveys to others that charisma and that ability to channel the group through emotional intelligence.

If we think about it, leadership has an almost innate gift for extending a certain emotional state to the entire organization. Let’s think about the manager who yells and berates his team when he is stressed.

As Daniel Goleman would say, the bad leader is the one who spreads toxic emotions to others and invalidates them.. On the other hand, the resonant person is in control at all times and does not lose control. It is what allows you to act calmly, projecting (radiating) that same emotional balance to others.

However let’s see more features.

Beyond technical skills: the emotional quotient

It is gratifying and even enriching to have leaders with high skills in the purest Elon Musk style. However, It is of little use to us to have a notable figure directing a company if it does not create a good work environment.. If the atmosphere only contains criticism, pressure, and a directive and sanctioning voice, few will give their best to make this project prosper.

What’s more, studies such as those carried out at Gwinnett Technical College at Lawrence University point out that if there is something in which leadership usually fails, it is in the management of emotions, attitudes and behaviors. The resonant leader rises for as long as someone endowed with good techniques and also with a high emotional intelligence quotient. And this is an important change.

Now, what does it really mean to have a good emotional intelligence quotient? It implies that you have a good command of the following dimensions:

Self-awareness: They recognize their own emotions and have correct self-control over them.Social conscience: They are skilled at recognizing the emotions of others and acting accordingly.Self-management: high skills to manage one’s own emotions.Social skills: ability to influence and manage the emotions of others through communication.Is able to learn and unlearn to improve as a person integrating new knowledge.

Resonant Leader: Effective Engineer of Consciousness, Hope, and Compassion

The resonant leader is an engineer in that science capable of moving an organization forward, prosper and feel proud of yourself. They are figures who create group awareness, who instill confidence and commitment so that people can develop and realize their full potential.

Likewise, they are personalities who, far from getting stuck in frustration because things sometimes don’t go their way, continue to encourage a resilient and hopeful approach. They handle stress, conflicts, and everyday disagreements well.….

On the other hand, This type of leadership makes good use of compassion. However, this concept does not refer to simple kindness. It fits a profile that leaves authoritarianism and narcissism aside to emerge as someone who is always close and understanding.

This makes them want to get in touch with the daily concerns of the group, to want to connect with their emotional realities to help, reorient and instill enthusiasm.

Different types of resonance

Resonance in the business environment can be applied in different ways. This means we can find different types of resonant leaders. They are the following:

Visionary leader: defines a person who is clear about a project and knows how to get it to the group through daily inspiration.Coaching expert leader: In this case, these figures emerge as skilled personalities to motivate the group, to provide them with skills and tools for personal development and career progress.Connection and affiliation: Resonance is also in that synchronicity that connects people. This respectful connection improves trust, as well as the pleasure of building goals together.Democratic resonance: This type of influence makes use of skills such as active listening, good communication, the ability to resolve conflicts, assign responsibilities, continuous emotional feedback in groups…

To conclude, as we can see, this type of leadership is more than interesting. If we want to create more sustainable work environments and projects, It is time to integrate emotionally positive leaders into our companies, people who make others dream and awaken enthusiasm.

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