How does a leader see himself or herself? What does he or she perceive about his or her leadership and leadership abilities? The first part of this work briefly discusses different aspects of leaders’ cognisance on leadership in general and their own leadership abilities. Afterwards the author considers three motivations that most directly influence a leader’s behaviour, discussing the goals behind them, the resulting behaviour and its influence on the leadership style. The final part of this work starts with brief explanations of Emotional Intelligence in leadership and some of the more common models of the leadership process. From these, a model of Integrated Emotional Intelligence (IEI) in the leadership process is developed. Considering the elements of this model, the effects of Emotional Intelligence on leader behaviour and leader communication are explained.
The cognisance of leaders on leadership is much influenced by their perception on their own leadership abilities and their motivations. These, however, may turn out to be quite complex and lacking the consideration of the followers’ abilities and motivations. Emotional Intelligence in leadership is one concept to enhance leaders’ cognisance in this respect.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Leaders’ Cognisance on Leadership
3. Leaders’ Motivations
4. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Objectives and Core Topics
This work aims to explore the interplay between a leader's self-perception, their personal motivations, and the application of Emotional Intelligence (EI) within the leadership process. It examines how individual cognition and specific drivers—such as reputation, profit, and future security—shape leadership behavior and communication, ultimately proposing a new Integrated Emotional Intelligence model.
- Cognisance of leadership and self-perception
- Impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations on leadership style
- Role and elements of Emotional Intelligence in modern leadership
- Dynamics of the leadership process
- Integrated Emotional Intelligence (IEI) model development
Excerpt from the Book
Integrated Emotional Intelligence Model
The model starts with the situation, context and environment in which the leadership process, which could also be a change process as a core task of leadership (Kotter, 2008), is executed. The situation can be influence variously from the outside. In this overall environment, the target for the leadership (or change) process is set.
In the centre of the model is the leadership process, ranging from the target via the need for leadership (which could also be the need for chance), the plan of enactment, the actual enactment of leadership (or change), the success control, and a phase of recuperation to the results. It is accompanied by the leaders’ and the followers. It leads, ultimately, to the results of the process from which, typically, the process could start anew.
The leaders influence the core process through elements of Emotional Leadership such as self-awareness, self-control, adaptability, achievement orientation, positive outlook, empathy, and organisational awareness. These elements are applied on various stages throughout the process without one element being specifically linked to one stage of the leadership process. The leaders themselves are influenced by their traits and other external influences such as their experiences, their backgrounds and learnings in practice and academically, their view on ethics, and other learnings they adopt.
The followers principally receive the same external influences as the leaders. They are, however, also influences by the leadership process through coaching and mentoring, conflict resolutions if necessary, guidance for teamwork, and an inspirational leadership, all of which are elements from Emotional Intelligence.
Together, leaders and followers, triggered and influenced by the context and their traits, can complete the leadership process, in which Emotional Intelligence is included.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Provides an overview of how leaders perceive their role and abilities, introduces the concept of motivation in leadership, and sets the stage for the integration of Emotional Intelligence.
Leaders’ Cognisance on Leadership: Explores how leaders perceive leadership, their own specific leadership abilities, and how a leader's focus on various aspects like crisis management or ethics influences their behavior.
Leaders’ Motivations: Analyzes three key drivers—individual reputation, personal profit, and the longing for future security—and discusses how these motivations uniquely shape leadership styles and decision-making processes.
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Defines the core components of Emotional Intelligence, reviews existing leadership process models, and introduces an original model of Integrated Emotional Intelligence (IEI).
Keywords
Leadership, Cognisance, Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Reputation, Profit, Future Security, Leadership Process, Integrated Emotional Intelligence, Leader Behavior, Communication, Organizational Context, Coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this publication?
The work investigates the internal factors—specifically cognisance, motivation, and emotional intelligence—that influence how leaders perceive their role, behave, and communicate with their followers.
Which primary themes are addressed in the text?
The main themes include the psychological aspects of leadership self-perception, the impact of personal drivers on leadership styles, and the application of Emotional Intelligence as a tool for effective leadership.
What is the central research question?
The work explores how a leader's perception and personal motivations influence their behavior and proposes a new model to integrate Emotional Intelligence into the leadership process for better outcomes.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The author employs a conceptual and theoretical analysis, synthesizing existing academic research on leadership, psychology, and management to develop a descriptive model of Integrated Emotional Intelligence.
What topics are covered in the main section of the book?
The main section covers the analysis of leadership cognisance, the three identified pillars of motivation (reputation, profit, future security), and the development of the IEI model.
Which keywords best describe this research?
Key terms include leadership, cognisance, motivation, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and integrated leadership process.
How does a leader's focus on 'Individual Reputation' change their leadership style?
Leaders driven by reputation often adopt more autocratic, charismatic, and transformational styles, placing themselves visibly at the center of organizational activity.
What defines the 'Future Security' motivation?
This motivation is often found in owner-leaders who prioritize the long-term survival and legacy of their company over short-term gains, often resulting in more cautious decision-making.
How does the proposed Integrated Emotional Intelligence model function?
The model functions by mapping the leadership process from the initial target through to results, illustrating how specific EI elements influence various stages of the process and the interaction between leaders and followers.
- Citation du texte
- Heiko Filthuth (Auteur), 2019, Cognisance, Motivation, and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/541346
