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Exploring the influence of leader emotional intelligence on faculty engagement in Ethiopian higher education

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Asmamaw, Anteneh T., Semela, Tesfaye·2023·Cogent Education
DOI 10.1080/2331186x.2023.2277547
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Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as a key factor in identifying and developing potential leaders. However, there is little empirical support for the application of EI for leadership in higher education. This study explores faculty perceptions of leader EI behavior and its impact on engagement. We used semi-structured interviews and a qualitative descriptive design to analyze the effect of EI leadership on faculty engagement. The study revealed that emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for academic leadership. Findings also indicate that relationship management, empathy, self-management, and self-awareness are critical EI abilities for academic leadership, leading to more staff engagement. We, therefore, encourage university administrators and policymakers to consider emotional intelligence as a criterion for leadership selection and placement in higher education.

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Authors
Asmamaw, A. T., & Semela, T.
Affiliations
Hawassa University (ET)
Corresponding author
Asmamaw, Anteneh T.
ORCID
Venue
Cogent Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2023-11-05
Volume
10
Issue
2
ISSN
2331-186X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1080/2331186x.2023.2277547
OpenAlex
W4388372512
Cited by
16
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2026: 3 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 5
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4.75
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Cogent Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotional Intelligence and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Education › School Leadership and Teacher Performance
Keywords
leader emotional intelligence, faculty engagement, academic leadership, higher education leadership, relationship management, empathy, self-management, self-awareness, teacher perceptions, leadership selection, Ethiopian higher education

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Asmamaw, A. T., & Semela, T. (2023). Exploring the influence of leader emotional intelligence on faculty engagement in Ethiopian higher education. Cogent Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186x.2023.2277547