{"id":92794,"date":"2023-02-10T21:40:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=92794"},"modified":"2023-02-10T21:40:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:40:18","slug":"emotionally-intelligent-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotionally-intelligent-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"6 habits of emotionally intelligent leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the <\/span><b>World Economic Forum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we are now living through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2016\/01\/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-what-it-means-and-how-to-respond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fourth Industrial Revolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><b>Technology and digitalization have changed the way we do business and the way we manage and relate to our teams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. One of the biggest challenges in this respect relates to emotional intelligence. An effective leader these days needs to be an <\/span><b>emotionally intelligent leader<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They need to be present, emotionally connected, and intuitive. They need the right emotional skills to nurture employee engagement and develop organizational commitment in the modern workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what makes a good leader in terms of emotional intelligence? Which specific <\/span><b>leadership skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> do they need?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s take a look at 6 habits of emotionally intelligent leaders to help you understand <\/span><b>which leadership qualities you should be developing in your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-89831 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05151547\/FREE-TRIAL-2023-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"free trial\" width=\"792\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05151547\/FREE-TRIAL-2023-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05151547\/FREE-TRIAL-2023.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotionally-intelligent-leaders\/#what-is-an-emotionally-intelligent-leader\" title=\"What is an emotionally intelligent leader?\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"what-is-an-emotionally-intelligent-leader\">What is an emotionally intelligent leader?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotionally-intelligent-leaders\/#6-habits-of-emotionally-intelligent-leaders\" title=\"6 habits of emotionally intelligent leaders\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"6-habits-of-emotionally-intelligent-leaders\">6 habits of emotionally intelligent leaders\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotionally-intelligent-leaders\/#how-to-spot-an-emotionally-intelligent-leader\" title=\"How to spot an emotionally intelligent leader\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"how-to-spot-an-emotionally-intelligent-leader\">How to spot an emotionally intelligent leader\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an emotionally intelligent leader?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These days, organizations are beginning to understand that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotional-intelligence-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emotional intelligence in the workplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a <\/span><b>critical and much desirable skill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But what is an emotionally intelligent leader exactly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to Daniel Goleman, whose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/www.nytimes.com\/books\/98\/02\/01\/bsp\/18420.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1995 book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> popularized the concept, emotional intelligence is made up of five key competencies: <\/span><b>self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An emotionally intelligent leader can <\/span><b>acknowledge the effects of their emotions without being influenced by them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They are able to <\/span><b>self-regulate their feelings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>adapt to changing environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They are also able to <\/span><b>identify and respond appropriately to the feelings of others<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This is precisely <\/span><b>what makes a good leader in the modern workplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. And that is why the concept has grown in popularity in businesses around the world over recent years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hiring an emotionally intelligent leader can <\/span><b>benefit your company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in a number of ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, emotionally intelligent leaders often:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand the needs of their team members and react accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are active listeners, practice empathy and compassion, and have good communication skills. This helps them build stronger teams with higher levels of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-empowerment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">employee empowerment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, satisfaction, collaboration, and performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have the right skills to drive people towards their goals and encourage employee development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generate trust in their teams and nurture <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/organizational-climate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">organizational commitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Develop better relationships with colleagues and teams, contributing to a positive working environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have a growth mindset which enables them to better handle and adapt to organizational change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6 habits of emotionally intelligent leaders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you hire managers in your business and consider the traits of a good leader, make sure you also think about <\/span><b>emotional intelligence, not just hard skills and qualifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. An emotionally intelligent leader can help you <\/span><b>nurture a motivated and loyal workforce and drive your business forward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s take a look at <\/span><b>6 common traits and habits of emotionally intelligent leaders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> so that you know what you should be looking for. These are also fantastic traits that you should <\/span><b>encourage your existing managers to develop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> so that they can keep up with the evolving modern workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Practice active listening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of all the leadership qualities that a manager might possess, this one is potentially <\/span><b>the most powerful for making employees feel valued and heard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An emotionally intelligent leader is very good at <\/span><b>active listening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They pay attention when someone is speaking to them and give them their <\/span><b>undivided attention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They <\/span><b>listen to the message that someone is communicating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they are also good at <\/span><b>detecting tone and body language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This helps them understand what employees are thinking, even if an employee finds it difficult to express themselves. As a result, employees tend to warm to emotionally intelligent leaders as they meet <\/span><b>three basic human needs: belonging, respect and accomplishment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In contrast, if employees feel they are not being listened to, they are more likely to develop a sense of mistrust towards their manager.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although listening may seem like an easy thing to do, many leaders actually find it quite difficult. This is especially true when a leader is stressed or distracted. That\u2019s why emotionally intelligent leaders are so effective: <\/span><b>they can give employees their undivided attention even when they are busy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Why?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because they are <\/span><b>better equipped to handle emotions like stress or feeling overwhelmed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cultivate self-awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emotionally intelligent leaders are good at cultivating self-awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Self-awareness is<\/span><b> the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, behaviors, beliefs, and values<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Leaders who are self-aware <\/span><b>understand that their emotional state has a direct impact on the performance of their team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They have the right cognitive skills to <\/span><b>transmit positivity, inspire confidence, and energize their team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This gives them a powerful degree of influence over the emotional pulse of the team. They can then use this influence to drive positive outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Self-awareness is a <\/span><b>highly valuable skill in the modern workplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This is because employees these days increasingly <\/span><b>value the development of workplace relationships founded on trust and transparency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Self-awareness also enables emotionally intelligent leaders to cultivate <\/span><b>authentic relationships with remote employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, despite the distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Set boundaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A good emotionally intelligent leader is able to establish and stick to clear boundaries. This includes setting <\/span><b>clear boundaries between leading and managing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It also includes setting personal boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Setting boundaries is important as a leader. Boundaries define <\/span><b>clear guidelines for what is accepted and what is not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Leaders with this emotional intelligence skill understand where their attention is needed, which behaviors they should nurture in their teams, and which tasks they need to delegate. Employees understand their role and that of their manager. And this is important for departments, especially those with high workloads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s another important reason why boundaries are essential in the workplace. An emotionally intelligent leader that has set clear boundaries is able to create a certain <\/span><b>detachment between what is happening and what they can do about it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This gives them valuable time and space that they can use to <\/span><b>form a response based on logic, not emotion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Manage emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we mentioned at the start of the post, a big part of emotional intelligence is the ability to <\/span><b>identify and manage emotional responses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Instead of reacting in the heat of the moment, an emotionally intelligent leader can take a step back from their emotions and regulate them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t confuse this form of leadership with not experiencing emotions, however. Quite the opposite, in fact. Emotionally intelligent leaders are <\/span><b>highly in tune with their emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They are just better at managing them. And this means that they are <\/span><b>far less likely to let negative emotions like stress and anger influence those around them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even when faced with a challenging situation, they can <\/span><b>self-regulate their emotions and form more objective reactions based on reason<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. As a result, they transmit a sense of <\/span><b>calm and composure which reassures their team and instils a sense of trust and confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Continuously learning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emotionally intelligent leaders are open to <\/span><b>developing their emotional intelligence skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They recognize their abilities, but they seek <\/span><b>continuous development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as they understand that there is <\/span><b>always room for improvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. As a result, they tend to proactively seek opportunities to <\/span><b>challenge their existing perspectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and step out of their comfort zone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An emotionally intelligent leader will often have a natural curiosity about what others think and feel. They <\/span><b>value every interaction as an opportunity to learn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This makes them very <\/span><b>open and approachable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, not just in the eyes of their team but in the workforce in general. And this is one of the key foundations of building <\/span><b>a collaborative workforce with a strong sense of organizational commitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Practice empathy and compassion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, emotionally intelligent leaders are <\/span><b>experts in showing empathy and compassion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They understand what others are feeling both from a <\/span><b>cognitive and emotional perspective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If an emotionally intelligent leader asks you how you are feeling, they are probably not just being polite; <\/span><b>they have a genuine interest in what you are experiencing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (situationally and emotionally) and they <\/span><b>want to understand how they can help you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moreover, emotionally intelligent leaders with strong skills in empathy and compassion <\/span><b>understand that people make mistakes, and they don\u2019t always meet expectations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They are able to understand people&#8217;s errors rather than judging them. As a result, they are much better at <\/span><b>helping employees overcome any issues rather than criticizing them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empathy and compassion are <\/span><b>essential skills to cultivate in your workforce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They form the backbone of <\/span><b>the human side of your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In fact, unless employees feel that an organization\u2019s leaders genuinely care about them as people, not just employees, then it will be incredibly difficult to develop a <\/span><b>solid and cohesive corporate culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/templates\/employee-satisfaction-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47789 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11173545\/employee-satisfaction-survey-300x145.jpeg\" alt=\"employee satisfaction survey\" width=\"702\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11173545\/employee-satisfaction-survey-300x145.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11173545\/employee-satisfaction-survey-768x370.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11173545\/employee-satisfaction-survey.jpeg 830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to spot an emotionally intelligent leader<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that we understand what makes a good leader, let\u2019s finish by sharing a few tips to help you spot an emotionally intelligent leader.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Think about the leaders in your organization when you read this list<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Are they emotionally intelligent? Do any show potential for developing the traits of a good leader? <\/span><b>How can you promote and develop these leadership qualities in your business?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clues to help you spot an emotionally intelligent leader:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gets along well with others and takes a genuine interest in team members and colleagues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aware of both their strengths and weaknesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Honest and transparent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aware of their own feelings and emotions as well as those of others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Self-motivated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well-placed boundaries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Able to respond with an open mind to criticism and feedback (not defensive)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authentic at all times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Willing to step out of their comfort zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Able to manage and self-regulate their emotions and respond to difficult situations in a calm and collected manner\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Relates to others on a human level\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has a positive mindset and doesn\u2019t let setbacks derail their goals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s no magic switch for developing emotional intelligence. Some people naturally possess it, and others don\u2019t. However, <\/span><b>there are always opportunities to develop emotional intelligence with the right mindset and a shift of perspective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Encourage your managers to work on developing the habits that we have discussed today. With time, effort, and patience, they can <\/span><b>expand their soft skills and become the emotionally intelligent leaders you need to drive your organization to success<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the World Economic Forum, we are now living through the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Technology and digitalization have changed the way we do business and the way we manage and relate to our teams. One of the biggest challenges in this respect relates to emotional intelligence. 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