It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head- it is the unique intersection of both. -DAVID CARUSO.
An alpha is a natural leader. ftost top, effective and successful leaders are alpha beings. They hold great vision, ensure quality, they are result oriented and move others to perform at a peak level.
Two distinguishable traits they possess are:
Social skills are very vital for intercommunication and little can be achieved without good social skill and interpersonal skill on the side of the leader as he constantly has to meet and deal with humans.
These skills contribute to:
Emotional intelligence on the other hand is the ability to identify and manage own emotions and emotions of others. It involves self- awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.
It relieves stress, create effective communication, empathy, overcome challenge and defuse conflict.
Emotional intelligence comes to play in leadership as it reduces unwarranted mistakes and ensures a smooth flow of operations. Alpha leaders ensure the use the elements of emotional intelligence in their dealings with followers.
In leadership, the truth is this, intelligence is needed to move forward but little can be attained without emotional intelligence.