Title: Emotional intelligence as a predictor of leadership and job performance of teachers in higher education institutions

Authors: Vandana Madaan; Sultan Singh

Addresses: Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Management, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana-133207, Haryana, India ' Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Management, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana-133207, Haryana, India

Abstract: In higher education institutions (HEI), the performance of educators is influenced by varied factors but the most important factor among all includes emotional intelligence (EI) and leadership style (LS). The present study was carried out to understand the role of emotional intelligence in predicting the leadership style and job performance of teachers in HEIs in Haryana. The researcher inspected the association between EI, leadership style and job performance and found a significant relationship between them. Further, the study also aims to investigate the predictive value of EI and LS on job performance. The study emphasised that emotional intelligence significantly predicts leadership style and job performance and it is pertinent for academic leaders to develop a strong sense of emotions and adopt leadership style as it influences their own and students' performance.

Keywords: emotional intelligence; leadership style; job performance; gender; higher education institutions; HEIl educators.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWOE.2026.153662

International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, 2026 Vol.17 No.1/2/3, pp.52 - 67

Received: 01 Nov 2024
Accepted: 17 Jan 2025
Published online: 21 May 2026 *

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