Reply to the Presentation
Thank you Group 1 for a very insightful and informative presentation. Beginning the presentation by defining the concept of emotional intelligence (EI), core dimensions, and measurement tools helped answer the question about specific competencies associated with EI. Importantly, you identified transformational leaders as individuals likely to display high EI. Their self-awareness allows them to intuitively perceive different emotional states and their impact on others (Cherry, 2018). In healthcare, EI is a useful tool for effectively navigating through practice demands and leading effective teams, resulting in workplace success.
One aspect of the presentation I found particularly informative is the tools for measuring EI. By reliably evaluating the main causal dimensions of EI, an emotional profile of effective leaders can be developed (Bru-Luna et al., 2021). In addition, your finding that emotionally intelligent leadership is strongly correlated with positive nursing outcomes was enlightening. Majeed and Jamshed (2020) found that leaders with high EI are likely to meet the needs of their teams, potentially reducing turnover intentions. Therefore, developing EI in managers is critical to influencing a positive work culture and commitment that will address the nursing shortage.
Your presentation lists measurement tools that can be directly applied in the assessment of EI. Emotional literacy programs can then be designed to create more effective emotionally intelligent nurse leaders. They will become more open-minded and receptive to new ideas from colleagues. Emotionally intelligent leaders will inspire a positive emotional climate in their workplace. They will also use EI skills to positively influence teams to be effective in their clinical roles.
Reply to the Cross-post
Thank you Janeika for an excellent and comprehensive post on EI and its impact on leadership effectiveness and organizational performance. As you have stated, EI has gained recent application in identifying effective leaders and developing key competencies associated with superior organizational outcomes. EI is considered a stronger predictor of leadership performance than intelligence quotient (Landry, 2019). Leaders with high EI would manage their emotions effectively and positively influence team members’ emotional states, traits that are likely to reduce burnout and emotional exhaustion.
You give an interesting etymology of the term emotional intelligence. EI is not a new concept in the field of psychology but only gained attention recently following the development and validation of measurement tools. EI essentially means the ability to understand emotions. Knowing one’s emotional states and those of others and using this information to guide your actions define an emotionally intelligent leader. EI equips one with skills to practice empathy, which is critical in collaborating effectively with others (Landry, 2019). Emotionally intelligent leaders understand the feelings and perspectives of their followers. As a result, they can coach, mentor, and involve others in decision-making, which makes them high performers.
Your perspective on the impact of EI on organizational goals is informative. A key dimension of EI that is relevant here is self-management. Being able to control your emotions in demanding situations and remain positive in turbulent times are critical to effective leadership. Leaders who cannot manage their impulses are bound to make poor decisions that will impact organizational performance negatively. It is important to pause and consider the influence of one’s emotions to respond appropriately to a stressful situation. EI also enables leaders to address issues and conflicts that affect morale, job satisfaction, and productivity.
References
Bru-Luna, L. M., Marti-Vilar, M., Merino-Soto, C., Cervera-Santiago, J. L. (2021). Emotional intelligence measures: A systematic review.Healthcare (Basel), 9(12), 1-36. Web.
Cherry, K. (2018). Overview of emotional intelligence: History and measures of emotional intelligence. Web.
Landry, L. (2019). Why emotional intelligence is important in leadership. Web.
Majeed, N., & Jamshed, S. (2020). Nursing turnover intentions: The role of leader emotional intelligence and team culture. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(2), 229-239.