To prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources related to leadership and emotional intelligence.

By Day 4, post a comprehensive response(250-350 words) to the following:

• Explain what is meant by “Leaders are not born, they are made.” What are the key differences between a manager and a leader?

• How do the components of emotional intelligence (EI) influence decision making and leadership in health care? (See Table 1, EI article.) What can you do to develop EI in your current or future managerial role?