Assistant Prof., Dept. of Education, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, India.
Abstract
Leaders have got a significant role to play in all spheres of life.
An organization can attain remarkable achievements under
a strong leadership; whereas, the presence of unsuccessful
leaders can prove to be quite detrimental. The notion that
a vital part is played by emotional intelligence (EI) in the
effectiveness of leaders has been introduced recently. An
emotionally stable professional is able to cope up with
imperfection and uncertainty, since he is not very critical and
believes in win-win situation. He has the ability to handle
every sort of situation whether it is a demanding job, an
atrocious boss, or undisciplined subordinates. At present, the
definition of leadership has become more people-focused. A
person with good understanding of Emotional Intelligence
Quotient (EIQ) is expected to be an excellent team person
and thus an effective leader. This paper is aimed at unifying
the literature that evaluates the possible connection between
leadership effectiveness and EI. A survey in the college of
Haryana is conducted based on Trait Emotional Intelligence
Questionnaire (TEIQue), which is psychometrically certified
and provides self-awareness regarding EI. For the same, 50
teachers (leaders and non-leaders) were asked to fill the
questionnaire. A SPSS analysis is carried out for evaluating
the claims regarding significant relationship of EI with
leadership, and to analyse the worth of EI in the success
of professional and personal life of a leader. The impact
of EI has been analysed on the perception, expression, and
management of emotions, adaptability, relationships, stress
management, self-motivation, happiness, empathy, and
optimism. It is revealed through the results that a positive
relationship exists between effective leadership and EI,
which is beneficial for all the parties involved in the loop.
Moreover, a noticeable difference has been observed in the
EIQ rating of leaders and non-leaders in the way they utilize
their EI in dealing with their personal matters or interacting
with others.
Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Social Awareness, Emotional Management
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