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Article Summary: Change Leadership: The Role of Emotional Intelligence by

Mohammed Issah

The role of emotional intelligence in leading organizational change is explored in this

article. The article focuses on the different aspects of emotional intelligence, as well as the
five components that make up emotional intelligence. The main goal of this article was to
help leaders better recognize the value of using emotional intelligence to help
in organizational change. Leaders can also use it to learn about some of the specific ways
emotional intelligence can be applied to successfully manage the change.

This article also discusses various models of emotional intelligence. Emotions,

according to the ability model, are useful in providing information that aids in making sense
of and exploring one's social environment. Individuals vary in their ability to process
emotional data and relate it to broader cognitive concepts. The trait model considers an
individual's perception of emotional abilities. The trait model considers an individual's
perception of his or her emotional abilities. The term mixed model refers to the combination
of a person's mental abilities, dispositions, and traits.

Components of Emotional Intelligence

The five components of emotional intelligence include:

Intrapersonal element

Self-awareness and self-expression are emphasized in the intrapersonal component.

Emotional self-awareness, self-actualization, assertiveness, and independence are all part of
it.

Component of interaction:

Interpersonal awareness and interpersonal interactions are addressed in the interpersonal

component. Empathy, social responsibility, and interpersonal relationships are all part of the
interpersonal awareness.

Stress Management:

Stress management includes emotion management and regulation, as well as impulse control
and stress tolerance.
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Adaptability

This component focuses on the ability to adapt to change and deal with the problems that
come with it. It generally necessitates problem-solving abilities as well as adaptability to a
dynamic environment.

Good mood

A good mood is a component of emotional intelligence that includes self-motivation skills. It

is made up of happiness and hope.

Benefits of Emotional Intelligence in Organisation

Emotional intelligence has an impact on all aspects of the workforce and contributes
to organizational success. Emotional intelligence is a subset of intelligence that explores a
fundamental aspect of human behavior that is distinct from intellect. It is the single most
important predictor of workplace success. Employees with high emotional intelligence will
be able to interact with others more effectively, manage work-related stress, resolve work-
related conflicts, and benefit from past behavioral shortcomings in certain situations.

Individuals with high emotional intelligence can recognize the needs of others,
establish effective rapport, and solve problems at work. All of these characteristics contribute
to career success in areas such as leadership, team building, and career advancement. A high
level of emotional intelligence is advantageous in the workplace, particularly when it comes
to leadership, teamwork, and career advancement. In order to be successful in the workplace,
emotional intelligence must be developed in order to understand, control, and read the
emotions of others. Individuals who optimize their emotional intelligence can become more
productive and successful at their careers, and they can also help others do the same.
Companies provide emotional intelligence training to employees in order to help them
improve their emotional intelligence, which leads to increased productivity in the
organization.
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Reference

Issah, M. (2018). Change Leadership: The Role of Emotional Intelligence. SAGE Open.
https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244018800910