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The role

of emotional
Emotional
intelligence in intelligence
leadership
style
What is emotional
intelligence?
Emotional intelligence play a central role
in the leadership process. More
specifically, it is proposed that emotional
intelligence, the ability to understand
moods and emotions in the self and
others, contributes to effective leadership
in organizations
Four major aspect of emotional
intelligence
Use of emotion to enhance cognitive
Processes and decision making
Knowledge about emotions
Management of emotions
the appraisal and expression of

emotion
How emotional intelligence contributes
to effective leadership style?
 Development of collective goals and objectives
 Instilling in others an appreciation of the

importance of work activities


 Generating and maintaining enthusiasm,

confidence, optimism, cooperation, and trust


 Encouraging flexibility in decision making and

change
 Establishing and maintaining a meaningful

identity for an organization


Role of emotional
intelligence in
leadership leadership
style excellence
Emotional
Intelligence
Conclusions

The present analysis suggests that, at a


minimum, emotions and emotional intelligence
are worthy of consideration in the leadership
domain. Emotional intelligence has the potential
to contribute to effective leadership in multiple
ways. And The special relevance to leadership
revolves around the fact that leadership is an
emotion-laden process, both from a leader and a
follower perspective.

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