Abstract
Emotional intelligence has been coined by many theorists and had been the subject of much literature, controversy, and scrutiny. Emotional intelligence is defined as “a set of competencies that distinguishes how people manage feelings and interactions with others. It is the ability to identify one’s own emotions, as well as those of one’s co-workers or employees” (Goleman, Boyatzis, & McKee, in Pierce & Newstrom (Eds.), 2008, p. 180). The author will review the definition and attributes of a successful, emotionally intelligent, morally competent leader. Comparisons will be made between leaders which demonstrate emotional intelligence to those which are void of moral intelligence. The conclusion is that leaders who act with high moral intelligence produce consistently high performance result.
Emotional Intelligence: Moral Success versus Immoral Stupidity. A Case Series
Introduction
Shell and Moussa (2007) note that former Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca once noted, "You can have brilliant ideas; but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere.” In order for one to be an effective leader one must learn to interact with their constituents, one must develop an emotional intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is defined as “a set of competencies that distinguishes how people manage feelings and interactions with others. It is the ability to identify one’s own emotions, as well as those of one’s co-workers or employees” (Goleman, Boyatzis, & McKee, in Pierce & Newstrom (Eds.), 2008, p. 180). If a leader just focuses on the bottom line, the financial outcome, the “show me the money attitude”, then they are doomed to fail. K ...