WHY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS IMPORTANT FOR A LEADER? - MAKE THINGS HAPPEN WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE!

Build a long-lasting brand and relationships, foster a healthy work environment by attaining emotional intelligence

When we talk about leadership, we often talk about qualities like perseverance, strategic thinking, problem solving abilities, good communication skills, ability to think on one’s feet and innovate and more. But we seldom focus on emotional intelligence. Most people in positions of power are unaware of emotional intelligence, what it entails and how important it is for a leader to have.

So, let’s get down to brass tacks – what is emotional intelligence? In simple words, emotional intelligence (EI) sometimes also called emotional quotient (EQ) is the ability to understand, control and develop your own feelings, while also being empathetic about the feelings of people around you. To be an exemplary leader, you have to understand how your emotions affect others and how you use those experiences to manage people efficiently.

REALITY CHECK YOLO (you only live once) is a term thrown around ever so often after the pandemic. People have realised the value of life and how fickle it is. Employees are willing to take the risk of taking sabbaticals and even quitting their jobs if their ideologies and culture are not aligned with that of the company. There are many jobs in the market to be grabbed as the talent market is hot and happening right now. 

In many of the Fortune 500 companies and successful start-ups, emotional intelligence is looked at as a non-negotiable trait amongst leaders. Owing to diversity in work places, the ability to act efficiently while being self-aware and empathetic at the same time is crucial.