“What Makes a Leader?”

Goleman, D. (2004, January). "What Makes a Leader?" Harvard Business Review, 82(1), 82-91.

You can get this article in one of two ways: (1) online through the ‘Business Source Complete’ library database,

Homework Instructions:

Respond to the prompts below. Type your answers in formal essay style, i.e., using complete sentences and correct writing mechanics. Please number / letter your answers so I can track them against the prompts. Do not lift language word-for-word from the source article. We will be going over the correct answers for Part I in class on Wednesday; therefore, I will not accept late turn-ins on this assignment.

I. Research Findings – Competency Model Analysis
 
 Note!!  Read the article carefully – make sure you are looking specifically for information about the ‘competency model analysis’ to answer the Part I questions.

(a) In Goleman’s competency model analysis of 188 companies, what capabilities did he compare?

(b) Report his results concerning the importance of EI by explaining at least two specific findings from the competency model analysis.
 
 

II. Self-Evaluation 

• How would you evaluate yourself on Goleman’s five components of EI? What evidence from your past experiences indicates particular strengths and/or weaknesses? Be sure to explicitly name EI components from the article in your answer.
   
• Considering your future career interests, which component(s) would you be most interested in strengthening? How would doing so help you be successful?