The document discusses emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL) in clinical settings. EIL emphasizes connecting with others on a personal level by understanding primal human needs and emotional responses. It can help medical leaders navigate interpersonal challenges more effectively to improve outcomes. The author, Steve Granville, is a leadership consultant who uses principles from social neuroscience and techniques like non-violent communication to help medical professionals develop skills for regulating their own emotions and building trustful relationships with their teams.