Class Meeting 3:
Reflection Essay
1. In the article “Leadership that Gets Results,” Daniel
Goleman suggests that there is a relationship between three concepts: the
elements of emotional intelligence, the six leadership styles, and an
organization’s climate. Describe the way he believes that these concepts
influence each other. You may include a drawing with boxes, arrows, and the
like if that helps you to explain your thinking. Ultimately, he argues that
these concepts influence organizational performance. Do you think he makes a
compelling case for his position?
2. Goleman uses an image of a golf bag with multiple clubs
in it. What does this image symbolize?
3.
Which leadership style is your primary style (i.e., which style do you utilize
most frequently and feel most comfortable when using), which is your least
preferred and which do you need to add to your repertoire? What is the impact
on organizational climate of your primary style? Which components of Emotional Intelligence do
you need to develop to be more effective at the style that you’d like to add?
How can you develop in those areas?
