Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Effectiveness

Abstract

Emotional Intelligence (EI) Has Emerged As A Central Determinant Of Leadership Success In Modern Organizations. As Workplaces Become More Dynamic And Interpersonal Demands Increase, Leaders Must Effectively Perceive, Regulate, And Apply Emotions To Motivate Followers And Achieve Organizational Goals. This Study Examines The Relationship Between EI And Leadership Effectiveness Using Both Theoretical Perspectives And Primary Empirical Data. A Structured Questionnaire Was Administered To 50 Respondents, And The Resulting Data Were Analyzed Using SPSS. The Findings Show Strong Positive Correlations Between EI, Leadership Communication, And Overall Leadership Effectiveness. Regression Analysis Revealed That EI Accounts For 71% Of The Variance In Leadership Effectiveness, Demonstrating Its Significant Predictive Power. The Study Emphasizes The Role Of EI Development In Leadership Training And Organizational Performance Improvement.

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