title: Emotional intelligence is essential to leadership.
abstract: Leadership is about influencing others to achieve a common goal. However, this role can be an emotional burden due to the challenges, constant changes and relationships with others.
authors.affiliation: College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University.
authors.forename: Beryl
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mansel
mesh_terms: D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D004644:Emotions; D007857:Leadership