In general, Emotional Intelligence accounts for 80-90% of the competencies that separate a great leader from an average one.
Emotional Intelligence Competencies that Outstanding Leaders Posses:
- The ability to recognize and understand their emotions and how they impact others
- The ability to clearly think before acting and controlling impulses
- The ability to recognize emotions in others and treat them appropriately based on what they are feeling
- A desire to work for a purpose other than financial or professional growth
- Expertise in building and managing healthy relationships with others
