Leaders often feel compelled to shoulder the responsibility for the achievement of a strategic vision. When pressure mounts, leaders tend to focus more on achievement at the expense of their well-being. An emotionally effective leader isn’t controlled by their emotions and has greater Stress Tolerance and Optimism, both of which help leaders refocus attention and manage competing priorities. 

A leader with a high EQ uses Emotional Self-Awareness to gauge emotional reactions to unfeasible demands, which serves as a trigger to adopt a more efficient/streamlinedschedule. Their Reality Testing skills, keeps work in perspective and maintains an objective view of schedules and obligations – a prerequisite in prioritising importance and tackling obligations in order of impact on goals. 

Emotionally effective leaders harness the full power of delegation; leveraging Interpersonal Relationships, they identify those who have capacity or those who need exposure and development in a particular task, and use Flexibility to ensure a fair distribution of work. 

Higher EQ improves emotional Flexibility, allowing for changing perspectives which leads to higher degrees of Optimism. Higher optimism makes a leader more effective at Problem Solving, creating multifaceted plans to address tasks and mitigate strain. 

The emotionally aware leader is an ultra-influencer with a deep understanding of emotional drivers and a greater range of Emotional Expression. They articulate passion appropriately, leveraging enhanced Interpersonal Relationships and Empathy,to improve morale and engagement, whilst also respecting boundaries, so no one’s quality of life suffers. 

A greater understanding of Independence and Self- Actualisation means EQ leaders are well-rounded. They indulge in their passions and interests because they know holistic and alternative views emerge from Social Responsibility and participating in community engagements.