The challenges of connecting situational leadership and emotional intelligence

Abstract

Purpose – The study aims to identify whether emotional intelligence influences leadership profilesgiven the performance of their teams in the face of the people, processes, and results pillars.Methodology – A qualitative research used in-depth interviews to collect and analyze data, whichIramuteq software supports.Findings – According to the interviewer’s perspective, the results showed that the situational leadershipmodel proved helpful in leadership practice. Emotional intelligence is strongly associated with thesituational leadership profile.Research Limitations – The conclusions of a qualitative study could not be generalized for other’scircumstances but could support further research.Practical Implications – The interviewees perceive this connection between situational leadership andemotional intelligence when they note the importance of knowing how to manage conflicts, influencethe team, and have emotional resilience and empathy.Originality/value – This research assumes that the combined use of situational leadership andemotional intelligence variables can guide the adoption of a management style aimed at achievingresults at work and greater employee job satisfaction.