Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness

Abstract

This study looks at the association between emotional intelligence (EI) and leadership effectiveness. The study proposed three objectives: research questions and hypotheses. A quantitative technique was used, with 158 employees completing a survey. The collected data were evaluated using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings indicated a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness. The study's findings indicate that emotional intelligence is an important component of effective leadership, and that businesses should prioritize the development of emotional intelligence in their leaders. The study concludes that emotional intelligence is an important aspect of good leadership. Leaders who can understand and regulate their own emotions, as well as those of their followers, perform better in their roles. Organizations should prioritize the development of emotional intelligence in their leaders through training programs and other interventions. Based on the findings, the study proposes that organizations create training programs that focus on strengthening leaders' emotional intelligence.