Leaders' Playbook: How to Apply Emotional Intelligence: Keys to Great Leadership

I use this book and other tools developed by Dr. Nadler in leadership development and coaching I provide and in my work in the Organizational Consulting Office at Edwards AFB and in private practice. The Leader's Playbook gives leaders the necessary tools to move their talents and strengths to a new and more effective level. He helps leaders to have a better understanding of "derailers" that can take even the most famous leaders into downfall. Using these tools will help every leader. If every leader were to grow in their emotional intelligence it would have an amazing impact on - not just the workplace - but our society! From Wikipedia, I submit these excerpts regarding leadership: "The ability to affect human behaviour so as to accomplish a mission designated by the leader" also "One of the differentiating factors between Management and Leadership is the ability or even necessity to Inspire. A Leader, one who can instill passion and direction to an individual or group of individuals, will be using Psychology to affect that group either consciously or unconsciously." I would say not psychology -- but their own personal mastery of emotional intelligence. Just read the book, apply what you read and see change happen!

Dr. Nadler's book "Leaders Playbook" is an easy book to read and also to apply the EI techniques and tools. I have used the book in both my coaching practice and as a University professor in my MBA courses on leadership. My clients and students enjoyed the assessment profile on being a Star Performer. Wonderful book with practical lessons on Emotional Intelligence. A must have for every Executive. Dr. Tammy Wong, Fostering Executive Leadership, Inc.

I rely on many of the ideas and techniques from Leaders' Playbook in delivering leadership workshops. It provides the kind of real-world guidance that is so often missing from leadership books. The tools and techniques are immediately applicable, and I've seen managers and leaders make tremendous gains from using these "plays" with their teams. This is an excellent resource for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills - from those new to a leadership role to the experienced leader looking to expand their tool kit. Nick Rothenberg OD Consultant and Owner, 2Be, LLC

While there are hundreds of references, books, and articles based on Daniel Goleman's conceptualization of Emotional Intelligence (EI), I found Dr. Nadler's Leader's Playbook to be one of the most practical and helpful. Not only does he include detailed discussions of EI "stars" and the competencies that make them stars, but more importantly he also includes specific tools and strategies that coaches, managers, counselors, and others can use to help turn others into EI stars. Additionally, there are excellent assessment tools (e.g., EI Star Profile, Derailer Detector) that leaders or executive coaches and others will want to include in their toolboxes. His discussion of the "Assumption Ladder" and the "Emotional Audit" are two techniques/tools that I have personally added to my "toolbox," used, and have found this material, as well as so much more, extremely helpful. Ed Nottingham, PhD Author, It's Not as Bad as It Seems: A Thinking Straight Approach to Happiness

Thanks to Relly Nadler for providing a practical tool for many of us who are certified in EI through the Hay Group and were still searching for support materials to utilize when either coaching or training. I have purchased numerous books and other resouces on this topic -- the Leaders' Playbook is one of the best!