Karina and Zeeshan Hayat - The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Transformational Business Leadership
In today’s rapidly changing business world, leadership is no longer defined solely by strategy, vision, or technical expertise. While these qualities remain important, they are no longer sufficient on their own. The most impactful and enduring leaders are those who possess high emotional intelligence (EI)—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in themselves and others. Emotional intelligence is the quiet engine behind transformational leadership, driving stronger relationships, clearer communication, better decision-making, and more resilient teams. Transformational leadership is all about inspiring and motivating people to reach their full potential and embrace change. It requires trust, empathy, and authenticity—qualities deeply rooted in emotional intelligence. While traditional leadership may focus on processes and outcomes, transformational leadership focuses on people first. And to lead people effectively, you must understand them—not just what they do, but how...