ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEADERSHIP: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This research delves into the connection between emotional intelligence and leadership. It examines the significance of leadership, the key components of Emotional intelligence, and how emotional intelligence influences leadership effectiveness. the study also identifies leading scholars in each emotional intelligence component and the geographical distribution of related research. To gain a comprehensive understanding, the researchers employed a bibliometric analysis of research and review papers indexed in the Web of Science database from 2010 to 2022. This was followed by a more detailed content analysis of selected papers. The findings indicate a growing interest in the role of emotional intelligence in leadership over the past decade. The study underscores the critical role of leadership in organizational performance. additionally, it highlights the positive impact of high emotional intelligence on team building, relationship development, and, overall leadership success. The four core components of emotional intelligence – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and, social skills were identified as key behaviors exhibited by effective leaders. The research concludes by discussing potential reasons for these trends, the implications of the findings, and recommendations for future research directions.