There is growing pressure and stress placed on organisations to fight
for customers and service/product placement in an increasingly
competitive global marketplace. It has, therefore, never been more
important to get the best out of the workforce. To achieve this, the
role of the leader can be a fundamental factor in organisational success
or failure.
Leaders need to have the requisite skills to reflect the demands placed
upon them in the 21st century. There are the "accidental managers" who
just drop into the role of leadership and others who may develop skills
and knowledge in readiness for a leadership role. There are also those
who may have the innate ability to lead. Within the mix are those who
are characterised by traits associated with the "dark triad" or who may
use "pathocratic influence" on others to conform, reinforcing values (or
lack of values) associated with toxic leadership. They create damage and
harm. They become "passion killers". The result can lead to a
"pathocracy".
This book discusses the role emotional intelligence plays in helping
people deal with stressful and challenging experiences, suggesting
different ways to cope. The author reflects on the values that are
integral to the success or failure of an organisation. "Passion" is
identified as an added value that can differentiate one organisation
from another. If passion is harmed, it can affect motivation,
creativity, output, performance, and productivity. Therefore, this book
provides the reader with examples of "passion killing" while making
suggestions as to factors that can be adopted to engage and encourage
passion. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations made to support those
faced with "passion killers".
This book is aimed at those of all ages and educational backgrounds
interested in developing their leadership knowledge and skills. It is
also aimed at those interested in learning more about differences in
personality, emotional intelligence, stress, coping, values, and the
importance of understanding the impact of "passion killers".
