In recent years, many researchers have been attracted by the topic of emotional intelligence (EI) and leadership style. Their interest in the area is based on claims that effective leadership style and Emotional Intelligence are linked. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and leadership style giving emphasis to transformational in organizations and countries by incorporating the concept of organizational culture. The future existence of agencies has been determined primarily by their ability to adapt to continuous change. As such, the study also looks into unveiling the actual role of gender in determining leadership style and Emotional Intelligence as effective areas of organizational behavior. In concluding the research, the study looks at limitations and gives recommendations for further studies in this field.Emotional intelligence has been defined as the ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions because it is a subset of social intelligence. Therefore, it discriminated among them, and this information is used in guiding one's actions and thinking (Lam & Higgins, 2013; Quader, 2011). Emotional intelligence is also defined using five dimensions; self-regulation, social skills, self-awareness, empathy and motivation (Lam & Higgins, 2013; Mandell & Pherwani, 2003; Quader, 2011). In contrast, leadership style considered three types: transactional, transformational and laissez-faire, but the focus of this study will be of transformational leadership style. The transformational style is characterized by leaders who modify the needs, preferences, and aspirations of followers as they wish from self-interest to collective interest (Lam & Higgins, 2013; Genderen, 2012). Other definitions of transformational leadership are the ability of a leader to influence the beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes of others by working with and through them in accomplishing organizational mission and purpose. In essence, a transformational leader is one who elevates his followers' desire for achievement and self-development while promoting the development of groups and organizations (Genderen, 2012).
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