Emotional Intelligence

Description

You can be brilliant, decisive, and driven, but without emotional intelligence, your leadership will fall short. Emotional Intelligence is a practical dive into what makes people follow you, not because they have to, but because they want to.

Scott De Long, Ph.D., breaks down the core components of emotional intelligence (EI), self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, and connects them to his framework of Principled Leadership: humility, empathy, and vulnerability. This book makes the case that emotional intelligence is not a luxury or a “soft skill”, it’s the core of trust, communication, and influence in every workplace.

You’ll learn how to:

• Increase self-awareness so you can respond instead of react
• Manage emotions under pressure and model emotional stability
• Practice empathy that creates psychological safety
• Use social skills to navigate conflict, motivate your team, and strengthen culture

The book also explores the personal side of leadership, how these same emotional intelligence skills improve not just your professional relationships, but your relationships at home. Leadership doesn’t stop at the office door. It’s about how you show up, everywhere.

If you’re a leader ready to grow your capacity to connect, inspire, and influence others with integrity, this book is your roadmap. It’s not just about knowing how people feel, it’s about leading in a way that honors it.