Transformational Leadership : Emotional Intelligence

In this paper efforts are made to develop a conceptual framework of the relationship between Transformational Leadership (TL) and Emotional Intelligence (EI). It is important to know more about this relationship, because a growing body of research indicates that transformational leaders are smart wi...

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Published in:SCMS journal of Indian management 2015-04, Vol.12 (2), p.75
Main Authors: Mathew, Molly, Gupta, K S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Correlation analysis
Emotional intelligence
Emotions
Employees
Leadership
Studies
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Summary:In this paper efforts are made to develop a conceptual framework of the relationship between Transformational Leadership (TL) and Emotional Intelligence (EI). It is important to know more about this relationship, because a growing body of research indicates that transformational leaders are smart with their feelings and they drive the emotions of those they lead in the right direction. Transformational leadership style is relationship centered and transformational leaders influence the team to do more than expected. People will follow a leader who inspires them. This research paper develops the relationship framework after an intensive literature search on TL and EI. This framework is used in developing a measuring instrument and the relationship between TL and EI is empirically examined among 300 leaders from different industries.
ISSN:0973-3167