Primal leadership: learning to lead with emotional intelligence

At its root, then, the primal job of leadership is emotional. While some managers might have the misimpression that withholding information gives them power, visionary leaders understand that distributing knowledge is the secret to success; as a result, they share it openly and in large doses. Excellence Redefined There’s another reason primal leadership will matter more going into the future. And finally, organizations themselves can become incubators for resonant leadership, thus making a crucial difference for those who work there—and for the bottom line.