LEADERSHIP BEYOND REASON How Great Leaders Succeed by Harnessing the Power of Their Values, Feelings, and Intuition

Occasionally slurring syllables and hurrying phrases, Christian psychologist John Townsend narrates too quickly to fully mine the richness of this thoughtful discussion. But his speaking voice sounds appealing and committed to his message, which is that leaders are more effective when they stay connected to their passions, emotions, intuition, priorities, and conscience. Rationality and objectivity are still important, but leaders should learn to habitually consult their feelings and values when making decisions and especially when communicating with others. Examples from well-known companies and the author’s own consulting business illustrate how these practices can help with a range of leadership dilemmas. With refreshing clarity, he makes the case that emotionally integrated leadership can bring deeper personal resources to the leadership challenge and more commitment from everyone to organizational purpose. T.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2012]