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## What Is Emotional Intelligence?
Coined by psychologist Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence is your knack for harmonizing your own emotions and those of the people around you. In simple terms, it's about being emotionally savvy and people-smart. Best part? Unlike IQ, you're not stuck with your EI, you can actually grow it.

## Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
Goleman breaks it down into four core skills:
- **Self-Awareness**: These leaders are in tune with their emotions and project genuine confidence.
- **Self-Management**: Think of people who are cool under pressure and are flexible – that describes someone with great self-management.
- **Social Awareness**: These are the leaders who actually get how you're feeling and are tuned into the mood of the room.
- **Social Skills**: Communication ninjas and masters at defusing conflict. These leaders are everyone's best friends.



Great leaders can manage their own emotions and those of others.

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Having these skills doesn't just make for a great leader, it elevates the whole workplace or what the pros call "climate." And guess what? A better climate doesn't just make everyone happier – it actually boosts financial performance.

## Applying Emotional Intelligence: Four Leadership Styles
Goleman outlined four main leadership styles in a [Harvard Business Review article](https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/CME/documents/Goleman-20--20Leadership-20That-20Gets-20Results-20093019-20-1-.pdf/NewTab), each rooted in elements of EI:

### 1. Authoritative
This isn't your "my way or the highway" type. These leaders give you the destination but let you GPS your own route. Use this when you need to set a new course for your team.


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### 2. Affiliative
This is the leader who wants to hear how your weekend was and really listens. They're all about building emotional bonds and open communication. Great for healing team rifts or boosting morale.

Affiliative Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Infographic

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### 3. Democratic
Imagine a leader who genuinely wants your opinion. This style is about building consensus and shared decision-making. Opt for this when you're looking for fresh perspectives.

Democratic Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Infographic

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### 4. Coaching
Think of a leader as your personal career coach. These folks will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and work with you to develop them. This style is a long-term commitment but often yields the best results.

Coaching Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Infographic

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## Bottom Line
The most impactful leaders know how to flex their style to suit the situation. They're like emotional chameleons, blending in where they need to but always standing out as exceptional leaders.

So, if you're looking to up your leadership game, maybe it's time to skip the charisma workshop and dive into emotional intelligence training. Trust me, your team – and your balance sheet will thank you.

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