From its modest beginnings as part of a larger theory of an alternative type of intelligence over 30 years ago with Howard Gardner’s seminal book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, emotional intelligence has grown into its own as one of the most highly sought after characteristics in leaders today. According to The World Economic Forum, emotional intelligence is ranked in the top 10 key skills that will be needed for work in 2020. Lack of emotional intelligence in an employee, especially one in a position of power and influence, can wreak havoc on an organization. Leaders with low emotional intelligence may come across as insensitive, arrogant, and intimidating and can impact the people around them by dragging down the overall climate of morale and motivation.
From its modest beginnings as part of a larger theory of an alternative type of intelligence over 30 years ago with Howard Gardner’s seminal book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, emotional intelligence has grown into its own as one of the most highly sought after characteristics in leaders today. According to The World Economic Forum, emotional intelligence is ranked in the top 10 key skills that will be needed for work in 2020.
Lack of emotional intelligence in an employee, especially one in a position of power and influence, can wreak havoc on an organization. Continue reading “Why Emotional Intelligence Is Indispensable For Leaders”