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Emotions and Leadership: The Role of Emotional Intelligence

George, Jennifer M.·2000·Human Relations
DOI 10.1177/0018726700538001
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This paper suggests that feelings (moods and emotions) play a central role in the leadership process. More specifically, it is proposed that emotional intelligence, the ability to understand and manage moods and emotions in the self and others, contributes to effective leadership in organizations. Four major aspects of emotional intelligence, the appraisal and expression of emotion, the use of emotion to enhance cognitive processes and decision making, knowledge about emotions, and management of emotions, are described. Then, I propose how emotional intelligence contributes to effective leadership by focusing on five essential elements of leader effectiveness: development of collective goals and objectives; instilling in others an appreciation of the importance of work activities; generating and maintaining enthusiasm, confidence, optimism, cooperation, and trust; encouraging flexibility in decision making and change; and establishing and maintaining a meaningful identity for an organization.

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Authors
George, J. M.
Affiliations
Rice University (US)
Corresponding author
George, Jennifer M.
Venue
Human Relations
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2000-08
Volume
53
Issue
8
Pages
1027-1055
ISSN
  • 0018-7267 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-282X
DOI
10.1177/0018726700538001
OpenAlex
W2099320320
Cited by
2,027
References
158
Citations by year
2026: 48 · 2025: 66 · 2024: 78 · 2023: 114 · 2022: 98 · 2021: 119 · 2020: 120 · 2019: 107 · 2018: 90 · 2017: 100 · 2016: 104 · 2015: 127 · 2014: 119 · 2013: 89 · 2012: 113
FWCI
23.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
Human Relations (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotional Intelligence and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Leadership and Management in Organizations
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Ego Development and Educational Practices
Keywords
emotional intelligence, leadership, emotions, mood, emotional management, emotional decision-making, leadership effectiveness, organizational identity, trust, organizational change, collective goals

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