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Emotional Intelligence: Sine Qua Non of Leadership or Folderol?

Walter, Frank, Cole, Michael S., Humphrey, Ronald H.·2011·Academy of Management Perspectives
DOI 10.5465/amp.25.1.45
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Abstract

Executive Overview Emotional intelligence (EI) is a divisive topic for many individuals interested in the subject of leadership. Whereas practitioner-oriented publications have claimed that EI is the sine qua non of leadership, academics continue to discuss EI's relevance for understanding leadership emergence, behavior, and effectiveness. Here we critically review recent empirical evidence to constructively frame what has become a contentious debate about the relevance of EI. We also identify unresolved issues and highlight future research directions that may promote our understanding of EI's role for leadership. We close with a practical discussion of possible applications of EI in leadership education, training, and development.

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Authors
Walter, F., Cole, M. S., & Humphrey, R. H.
Affiliations
  • * Frank Walter () is Assistant Professor of Management, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
  • Texas Christian University (US)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
ORCID
Venue
Academy of Management Perspectives
Publisher
Academy of Management
Published
2011-02
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
45-59
ISSN
  • 1558-9080 (ISSN-L)
  • 1943-4529
DOI
10.5465/amp.25.1.45
OpenAlex
W2099236694
Cited by
258
References
98
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 22 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 14 · 2018: 23 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 23 · 2015: 29 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 16 · 2012: 17
FWCI
21.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Academy of Management Perspectives (publishedVersion)
  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotional Intelligence and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Ego Development and Educational Practices
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Leadership and Management in Organizations
Keywords
emotional intelligence, leadership, leadership emergence, leadership effectiveness, leadership behavior, leadership development, leadership training, leadership education

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