Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Business Speech Presentation

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

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Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Emotional intelligence can be defined as the capability of an individual to recognize their emotions as well as those of others, discern them, and manage them in order to achieve a certain goal or to adapt in a certain environment. Daniel Goleman advances that emotional intelligence is made up of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, and social skills. Individuals who possess high levels of emotional intelligence have been shown to have greater leadership skills (Cherniss, Extein, Goleman, & Weissberg, 2006). The various elements of emotional intelligence are critical to me as an aspiring leader in that they ensuring the success of my leadership. Self-awareness will enable me to be aware of my feelings and how they can affect the people around me. It will also enable me to clearly understand my strengths and weaknesses, which contributes to humility, an essential characteristic of good leadership. Self-regulation will ensure that I do not make rushed decisions, verbally attack people, stereotype people or compromise the organization’s values. It will also commit me to higher levels of accountability. Motivation will help me consistently work towards the goals of the organization and to maintain high levels of quality in my work. Empathy will enable me to understand other people’s feelings and respond accordingly. This will be particularly important in the formation of successful teams and prevention of conflicts in the workplace. Social skills will improve my communication and interaction with other people both within and outside the organization.

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