When people think of strong leaders, the terms “visionary,” “charismatic,” “smar

When people think of strong leaders, the terms “visionary,” “charismatic,” “smart,” or “organized” may come to mind. But what about the traits of compassion, even-temperedness, or empathy—traits encompassed in the terms “emotional intelligence” or “social intelligence”? Leaders who demonstrate traits of emotional and social intelligence can help a team function more effectively by ensuring that all team members are participating actively, ideas are being shared, and decisions are being made that help the team achieve success. You work for the Leier Institute, a consultancy specializing in leadership training. You have been tasked with increasing the institute’s website traffic and generating leads for upcoming trainings. You have met with the institutes’s content marketer to discuss viable strategies and, together, arrived at the idea of a white paper, a deep dive report on a specific topic. A white paper can be used as a tool to position your group as “thought leaders” by providing insightful content that fills a gap in the marketplace. You plan to offer this content for free when readers share their email address with the Leier Institute. Knowing that most readers will need visuals and graphics to stay engaged, your content marketer will be outsourcing that important piece of the project. You will focus on the written content; writing in an engaging style to keep viewers reading. The title of your white paper is “The Secret to Building a Connected Team.” Using the following prompts to frame your content, write a white paper that will be sure to generate leads for upcoming trainings. Define “emotional intelligence” and “social intelligence.” A typical response will be 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs). Explain how being emotionally and socially intelligent are beneficial to an individual’s leadership of self and others. Describe how individuals can apply these skills to be successful in their personal and professional pursuits. A typical response will be 225–300 words (3–4 paragraphs). Provide 3–5 specific examples of the behaviors and practices of an effective team leader. A typical response will be 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs). Provide 3–5 specific examples of the behaviors and practices of an effective follower within a team. A typical response will be 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs). Explain the importance of balancing the “me” and the “we” in a team setting. In your explanation, relate the role of personal responsibility and personal leadership to foster compromise, mutual respect, and a sense of shared responsibility in the team (whether as a leader or a follower). A typical response will be 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs). Citing Your Sources Be sure to provide a reference for each source you used when you created your response to this Assessment. A sample reference for an authored book is provided below: Lussier, R. N. (2017). Management fundamentals: Concepts, applications, and skill development (7th ed.). Sage Publications.