Uncovering Potential Through Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Leadership is no more about issuing orders or even attaining targets. The greatest leaders of today are those who can appreciate the feelings, interests, and problems of their personnel. Emotional intelligence in leadership entails acknowledging not only your feelings but also the feelings of others by providing room to empathize, trust, and collaborate meaningfully. This emotional awareness forms the foundation of resilient teams and authentic workplace relationships. The Role of Self-Awareness High self-awareness will ensure that a leader can become aware of how their feelings underpin thoughts and actions. Such understanding helps them to remain collected in a pressured environment and think critically when faced with a difficult task. Emotionally intelligent leaders are better able to forge relationships, and they no longer become reactive in their decisions since they learn how to identify their triggers. Empathy Builds Trust Leadership is all about empathy. The fear of r...