An exploration of emotional intelligence across career arenas
Purpose – This quantitative study seeks to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence scores of leaders in non‐profit health and human service agencies and profit businesses. Design/methodology/approach – Director‐level leaders in the non‐profit ( n =32) and profit ( n =32) business arenas completed an online emotional intelligence self assessment (Bar‐On EQ‐i). Descriptive statistics were gathered and comparative analyses explored the differences between leaders in the two groups. Findings – Results revealed significant differences between leaders in non‐profit and profit businesses in overall emotional intelligence, and in the particular competency areas of stress management and adaptability. Originality/value – This paper identifies a difference in emotional intelligence levels of leaders based on career field.
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2007
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Authors: | Morehouse, Michelle M. |
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1472-5347, ZDB-ID 2021219-7. - Vol. 28.2007, 4, p. 296-307
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Publisher: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Leadership | Non‐profit organizations | Profit | Emotional intelligence | Careers |
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