🧠 Journal Summary: Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership

Authors: Yvette H. Fannell, 2021
Main Idea: This study examines the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Transformational Leadership (TL) in women leaders within higher education institutions.

🔍 Key Insights:

1. Emotional Intelligence (EI) includes:

   • Self-awareness

   • Self-regulation

   • Motivation

   • Empathy

   • Social skills

2. Transformational Leadership (TL) traits:

   • Idealized influence (role model)

   • Inspirational motivation (vision)

   • Intellectual stimulation (encouraging innovation)

   • Individualized consideration (personal support)

3. Research Method:

   • Qualitative interviews with 9 women leaders in U.S. higher education.

   • Common traits: resilient, collaborative, and emotionally attuned.

📌 Examples:

• A leader used self-regulation to manage a campus crisis calmly, preventing panic among staff.

• Another leader showed individualized consideration by mentoring junior faculty during emotionally taxing periods.

📈 Key Findings:

• EI enables women leaders to build trust and inspire their teams.

• TL paired with EI results in improved organizational culture and morale.

• Barriers include bias, lack of institutional support, and underrepresentation.

Quiz: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership