A Study on the Relevance of Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace

Authors

  • Preeti Sharma Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Ganga Institute of Technology & Management, Kablana, Jhajjar, Haryana, India
  • Deepti Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Ganga Institute of Technology & Management, Kablana, Jhajjar, Haryana, India
  • Sachin Gupta Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Ganga Institute of Technology & Management, Kablana, Jhajjar, Haryana, India

Keywords:

Emotional intelligence Factors; Leadership Qualities; Self-worth; Organisational Success

Abstract

The culture that encourages productivity and success by valuing and fostering high-trust relationships is at the heart of outstanding organisations. While strong business practises are crucial for success, organisations are hampered and diverted by incidents and symptoms that reduce enthusiasm and discourage performance without the reliable relationships that are created every day at all levels. No matter how ethical business practises are, if strategies for valuing and integrating all people are not part of the strategy, an organization’s development and long-term profitability will be constrained. It takes committed dedication, strategic planning, and steadfast devotion, especially from authorities with high emotional intelligence, to create a cultural mentality where every employee feels appreciated. In the business sector, emotional intelligence has received a lot of attention recently. It includes a person’s capacity for communication, influence, initiating change, and adapting to change, as well as their sense
of self-worth, self-confidence, self-control, commitment, and integrity. Emotional intelligence can help leaders in a position of leadership that is becoming more demanding and where fewer people seem capable of prospering. Emotional intelligence can also give aspirant leaders a competitive edge in the current “Excellence Conflict”, particularly at the top organisational levels. Emotional intelligence has become a key component of success in both the personal and professional worlds, especially when it comes to managing people. As a result, organisations now appreciate how crucial it is to help their greatest leaders and managers become more self-aware and empathetic towards others.

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Published

2023-07-31