Growing Research & Interest in Relational Intelligence
Increasing amounts of research stress the importance of relational intelligence in leadership among younger generations. As I’ve spoke about and interacted with many people about relational intelligence across the country, it’s become more and more evident that church leaders aren’t always aware of the negative consequences that arise from the deficits of relational intelligence in their community and on their staff. However, I have also discovered the rising levels of interest for people to pursue improvement in their own relational intelligence and to help people within their church and workplace grow in it as well. One encouraging thing that happened during the latter part of 2011 and once again in 2012 was all the support and positive affirmation I heard from people about Relational Intelligence. In one instance, it was an honor that the Willow Creek Association recently highlighted my book, Relational Intelligence in their 2011 and 2012 resource catalogue. Thanks for being supportive yourself, and if there are others you know who would benefit from the ideas from my book, please pass on a recommendation.
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Steve
