DIP: 18.02.028/20251003 
DOI: 10.25215/2455/1003028 
Abstract
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical factor in determining leadership effectiveness across diverse organizational settings. This paper explores the role of EI in leadership success, emphasizing how self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills contribute to superior leadership outcomes. Leaders with high EI are shown to be more adept at conflict resolution, team motivation, and adaptive decision-making, which directly impacts organizational performance and employee satisfaction. The study draws upon recent empirical findings and theoretical frameworks to illustrate the positive correlation between EI competencies and leadership efficacy. Furthermore, it discusses the integration of EI into leadership development programs to foster emotionally intelligent leadership cultures. The findings underscore the importance of EI in navigating complex interpersonal dynamics and driving sustainable leadership success in the 21st-century workplace.
The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process. 
The author(s) declared no conflict of interest. 
ISSN 2455-670X