Creating an EVEN Greater Whole Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader

1. Why is Leadership Important?
2. Emotional Intelligence and Other Superpowers for Leaders
3. Aligning Teams & Steering the Journey
4. The Power of Collaboration and Conversation
5. Workplace Diversity
6. Positive Workplaces
7. Conflict and Critical Conversations
8. Growth and Uncertainty
9. Leaders are Human Too

Biography

Susan G. Schwartz is a leadership and management coach who equips expert professionals to become excellent leaders. Based on her experience leading global teams, she takes a practical Emotionally Intelligent approach to build cohesive, collaborative, and happy teams. Her passion fosters inclusive workplaces that encourage people to bring their full human-being to work.

In addition to many years of experience working with corporate, non-profit, and government teams, she holds an M.S. in Organization Development and Knowledge Management. She is an adjunct instructor at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz and a guest lecturer at Georgetown University.

"This book is a must read for all managers and business leaders who want to create positive workplace cultures.  Susan Schwartz’s expert advice combines outcome-tested strategies with practical “know-how” to build and manage strong project teams.   It is required reading for all those who need to drive high retention and profitability…and satisfy customers anywhere in the world.”—Susan Kudla Pineno, PMP, Adjunct Lecturer, School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Project Management Program, Georgetown University

“Understanding the distinction between leaders who genuinely communicate with empathy, humility, and respect and those who believe they do but often fall short is crucial. Susan Schwartz masterfully addresses why tackling this issue is vital for today's workplace. Her insights pave the way for enhancing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are essential for strengthening any organization. This book is an indispensable resource for all managers and leaders committed to creating a legacy for future success.”—Jacqueline Wales Trusted Advisor and Author of The Fearless Factor at Work

“Emotional Intelligence is critical for good, effective, leadership. Susan Schwartz takes the “Theory” of Emotional Intelligence and presents understandable, practical and actionable tools to guide all managers toward a more effective leadership style. Creating an EVEN Greater Whole delivers accessible real-life examples and self-reflective prompts which personalize the learning structure. The take away will be leaders with emotionally intelligent tools, resulting in higher quality leaders and happier more productive employees.”—Keley R Petersen, Founder & CEO, Willow Grove Advisors, LLC

"Susan invites us to dive into fearless conversations about leadership. This book is the veritable middle ground between theory and practice. Susan’s expertise and knowledge reaches its pinnacle in her book where you get to understand, practice your skills in emotional intelligence and address your blind spots. This is a must read for anyone who wants to lead effectively, dive into the real work, and find answers to lead their team to success."—Naïs Mouret, Global Leadership Advisor & Emotional Intelligence Consultant

“We all possess leadership superpowers.”  Great news, but what are these four Leadership Superpowers and how do we develop them? The answers are in Susan Schwartz’s book. She offers strategies and real-world examples to use while developing your leadership talents.  Each chapter has a Consider & Deliberate section that poses questions relating the reader’s experiences, perspective to the material in the chapter. Read. Reflect. And watch your superpowers grow.”—Lanie Denslow, Principal, World Wise Intercultural Training and author of What to Know Before You Go: A Guide to International Business and Working with Americans.