The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Shaping Leadership Styles Across Various Professional Contexts: A Systematic Review

Rofiatul Jannah Burhan; Iswiniarti

doi:10.59890/ijeps.v3i3.49

Authors

Rofiatul Jannah Burhan University of Muhammadiyah Malang
Iswiniarti University of Muhammadiyah Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijeps.v3i3.49

Keywords:

Effective Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Style, Transformational Leadership

Abstract

Effective leadership is a key factor in organizational success, and emotional intelligence plays a vital role in shaping a leader’s leadership style. This study systematically reviews the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership styles by analyzing 15 academic journals. The findings indicate that leaders with high emotional intelligence tend to adopt a transformational leadership style, which emphasizes inspiration, motivation, and the development of team members. Additionally, emotional intelligence also influences other leadership styles, such as transactional, democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire, each having varying impacts on leadership effectiveness and organizational well-being. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating emotional intelligence development into leadership training programs to foster a more harmonious and productive work environment

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