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- The role of the governance professional and its importance as a senior officer of the company has evolved exponentially since the UK Cadbury Report on Corporate Governance in 1992. The continuing literally of governance failures have cost into sharp focus to leadership and culture of such companies. Increasingly, regulators, analysts and activists demand that large corporations be more accountable to their stakeholders, through a transparent framework of governance.
- Step forward the governance professional, who is well positioned to become a trusted advisor to the board and management. As the role has evolved, so the skills needed to be effective in the role have greatly increased, particularly skills that build influence, credibility, and effectiveness as a trusted voice.
- This book examines the vast range of skills needed when dealing with difficult boards, demanding management, and exacting stakeholders. These skills are not taught in the classroom. Through its examination of the various facets of emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ), and how they apply to the role, this book is akin to an instruction manual.
- It provides simple practical guidance that prepares you for the challenges faced by the role and may help avoid costly on the job ‘learning’ from career ending failures.
- This is a truly empowering book, an EQ toolkit like no other – specifically geared for the governance professional to achieve status as a leader, coach, and trusted influencer.
- If there is one book the governance professional should have on their desk, it is this one.
Why Did I Write This Book?
- I became interested in emotional intelligence initially because of some negative interactions with peers and bosses. I had to look at myself and my own conduct, which was less than perfect, and change had to come from within.
- I read Daniel Goleman’s seminal 1996 work “Emotional Intelligence, Why it Can Matter More Than IQ” and found it inspiring. When I began to practice and apply the principles in the book I found much better responses, particularly in my working relationships.
- As I dived deeper into EQ, I thought about how important it is for the modern governance professional to possess a range of EQ skills. They generally support boards that have evolved through necessity due to governance scandals, social upheaval, climate change, technology and more. The modern governance professional has a role as a trusted advisor to help them navigate the pressures, expectations and potential liabilities.
- I found many books on emotional intelligence and EQ but nothing that spoke to the practical application of these skills and concepts to role of the governance professional. It was a gap that needed to be addressed.
What Can This Book Do For You?
- The need for governance professionals to exhibit the full array of EQ based skills to build influence and impact reflects the increased status the role has been accorded, but also places a higher benchmark and accompanying skills.
- EQ is a complex subject, yet the key components are explored in depth, with specific guidance on how those components can be utilized to build credibility, influence and deepen relationships at the highest levels of the organization.
- This book is a unique integration of EQ and corporate governance with a practical focus.
- It is a truly empowering book written in simple, practical language that encompasses the internal elements of self-awareness and self-regulation through to the extrinsic aspects of EQ, such as conflict resolution and relationship management.
- This is an EQ toolkit like no other – specifically geared for you the governance professional to achieve status as a leader, coach, and trusted influencer. Keep this on your desk and refer to it often.