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Resonant Leadership
Resonant leadership is a term coined by Daniel Goleman. According to Goleman, it is the type of leadership that goes according to the feelings of the group and redirects them in an emotionally positive direction, seeking to amplify the positive impact of leadership on the team.
The fundamental pillars on which resonant leadership relies are:
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Self-awareness: Understood as a deep understanding of one's own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and values.
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Self-management: Refers to the ability to control emotional impulses, maintain calm in crisis situations, and adapt to changes.
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Empathy: Having the sensitivity to identify, understand, and validate the perspectives and needs of others.
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Relationship management: Having the ability to inspire, guide, resolve conflicts, and foster teamwork among colleagues.
It is also necessary to understand the difference between a resonant leader and a dissonant one: for example, when we speak of a resonant leader, we are talking about a person who is capable of creating emotional harmony, fostering trust and improving collective performance; however, the dissonant leader generates emotional noise and may achieve short-term results but will burn out the team and block collective creativity.
One of the best-kept secrets of Human Resources management is that it's actually the employees who choose to work with their boss, not the other way around. If an employee isn't motivated, they won't be truly productive. And who is responsible for supporting people so that a team works harmoniously?
