Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Go Hand In Hand
Leadership is the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. Effective leadership is critical for today’s rapidly changing organizations. Emotional intelligence has been identified by some as that crucial element needed for this effective leadership. Although the research is growing, there still remains a gap on the relationships that exist between emotional intelligence and leadership. The results showed that there are no relationships between a manager’s emotional intelligence and leadership style or the leader’s perceived effectiveness. As our understanding of human intelligence develops perhaps we will see other factors emerge in addition to emotion. Then there is the ‘gut’ intelligence of the stomach centre; the EI of the heart centre; the collective, communicative i) intelligence of the throat centre. The intellect and vision of the brow centre, tend to be inhibited by our ego and conditioning. An important aspect of intelligence is the ability to see things from another person’s perspective and to think laterally. Intellectual arrogance limits our vision and causes a disabling ignorance real genius is nothing but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought. Emotional intelligence has become increasingly popular as a measure for identifying potentially effective leaders, and as a tool for developing effective leadership skills. The aim of the present paper was to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership. Emotional intelligence was assessed by a modified version of the Trait Meta Mood Scale in 43 participants employed in management roles. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they're telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around you. Emotional intelligence also involves your perception of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively. Emotional Intelligence has a lifelong impact. Many parents and educators, alarmed by increasing levels of conflict in young schoolchildren–from low self-esteem to early drug and alcohol use to depression, are rushing to teach students the skills necessary for Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence has become a vital part of how today's leaders meet the significant challenges they face. Emotional Intelligence can help leaders in an ever more difficult leadership role, one that fewer and fewer people seem capable of fulfilling. And in the middle of the "Talent War", especially at the highest levels in organizations, emotional intelligence can give developing leaders a competitive edge. Relationship Management comprises the ability to converse, persuade, collaborate and work effectively with colleagues. An understanding of relationship management is needed for inspirational leadership, managing change, encouraging teamwork, and building bonds across organizations.
Building Emotional Intelligence skills creates new levels of peak performance for individuals, teams and the entire organization.
Increase personal productivity
Improve communication
Make faster, better decisions
Influence others
Resolve conflict constructively
Reduce stress & worry
Improve work/life balance
Inspiration
Embodies the qualities expected of others Can articulate a shared mission that inspires Creates a sense of common purpose
Influence
Wields a range of tactics for persuasion
Persuades based on facts and reason
Anticipates impact of actions or words
Mobilizes people to get results
Developing Others
Shows a genuine interest in their subordinates
Gives timely and constructive feedback
Mentors or coaches others
Change Catalyst
Recognizes the need for change
Challenges the status quo
Advocates in the face of opposition
Finds practical ways to overcome barriers to change
Conflict Management
Spots potential conflict
Maintains objectivity
Resolves disagreements effectively
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cooperates
Expresses positive expectations
Solicits input
Encourages others
Builds team spirit
While IQ has its place, EQ should never be underestimated in the work place. A strong leader is an individual who is able to control their impulses. One of the strongest components of a leader is a person who can put others at ease. Emotional intelligence trait in a leader is their ability to be straightforward. Rarely do these individuals "beat around the bush." They say exactly what they feel, regardless of what others think. While some people criticized such individuals for being blunt, they tend to be very honest. Being self-aware when you're in a leadership position also means having a clear picture of your strengths and weaknesses. And it means having humility. Leaders who regulate themselves effectively rarely verbally attack others, make rushed or emotional decisions, stereotype people, or compromise their values. Self-regulation is all about staying in control. Self-motivated leaders consistently work toward their goals. And they have extremely high standards for the quality of their work. Leaders with empathy have the ability to put themselves in someone else's situation. They help develop the people on their team, challenge others who are acting unfairly, give constructive feedback, and listen to those who need it. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage both your own emotions, and those of the people around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence usually know what they're feeling, what this means, and how their emotions can affect other people.
Leadership is the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. Effective leadership is critical for today’s rapidly changing organizations. Emotional intelligence has been identified by some as that crucial element needed for this effective leadership. Although the research is growing, there still remains a gap on the relationships that exist between emotional intelligence and leadership. The results showed that there are no relationships between a manager’s emotional intelligence and leadership style or the leader’s perceived effectiveness. As our understanding of human intelligence develops perhaps we will see other factors emerge in addition to emotion. Then there is the ‘gut’ intelligence of the stomach centre; the EI of the heart centre; the collective, communicative i) intelligence of the throat centre. The intellect and vision of the brow centre, tend to be inhibited by our ego and conditioning. An important aspect of intelligence is the ability to see things from another person’s perspective and to think laterally. Intellectual arrogance limits our vision and causes a disabling ignorance real genius is nothing but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought. Emotional intelligence has become increasingly popular as a measure for identifying potentially effective leaders, and as a tool for developing effective leadership skills. The aim of the present paper was to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership. Emotional intelligence was assessed by a modified version of the Trait Meta Mood Scale in 43 participants employed in management roles. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they're telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around you. Emotional intelligence also involves your perception of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively. Emotional Intelligence has a lifelong impact. Many parents and educators, alarmed by increasing levels of conflict in young schoolchildren–from low self-esteem to early drug and alcohol use to depression, are rushing to teach students the skills necessary for Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence has become a vital part of how today's leaders meet the significant challenges they face. Emotional Intelligence can help leaders in an ever more difficult leadership role, one that fewer and fewer people seem capable of fulfilling. And in the middle of the "Talent War", especially at the highest levels in organizations, emotional intelligence can give developing leaders a competitive edge. Relationship Management comprises the ability to converse, persuade, collaborate and work effectively with colleagues. An understanding of relationship management is needed for inspirational leadership, managing change, encouraging teamwork, and building bonds across organizations.
Building Emotional Intelligence skills creates new levels of peak performance for individuals, teams and the entire organization.
Increase personal productivity
Improve communication
Make faster, better decisions
Influence others
Resolve conflict constructively
Reduce stress & worry
Improve work/life balance
Inspiration
Embodies the qualities expected of others Can articulate a shared mission that inspires Creates a sense of common purpose
Influence
Wields a range of tactics for persuasion
Persuades based on facts and reason
Anticipates impact of actions or words
Mobilizes people to get results
Developing Others
Shows a genuine interest in their subordinates
Gives timely and constructive feedback
Mentors or coaches others
Change Catalyst
Recognizes the need for change
Challenges the status quo
Advocates in the face of opposition
Finds practical ways to overcome barriers to change
Conflict Management
Spots potential conflict
Maintains objectivity
Resolves disagreements effectively
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cooperates
Expresses positive expectations
Solicits input
Encourages others
Builds team spirit
While IQ has its place, EQ should never be underestimated in the work place. A strong leader is an individual who is able to control their impulses. One of the strongest components of a leader is a person who can put others at ease. Emotional intelligence trait in a leader is their ability to be straightforward. Rarely do these individuals "beat around the bush." They say exactly what they feel, regardless of what others think. While some people criticized such individuals for being blunt, they tend to be very honest. Being self-aware when you're in a leadership position also means having a clear picture of your strengths and weaknesses. And it means having humility. Leaders who regulate themselves effectively rarely verbally attack others, make rushed or emotional decisions, stereotype people, or compromise their values. Self-regulation is all about staying in control. Self-motivated leaders consistently work toward their goals. And they have extremely high standards for the quality of their work. Leaders with empathy have the ability to put themselves in someone else's situation. They help develop the people on their team, challenge others who are acting unfairly, give constructive feedback, and listen to those who need it. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage both your own emotions, and those of the people around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence usually know what they're feeling, what this means, and how their emotions can affect other people.