Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity
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Resumo: | This research investigates the connection between emotional intelligence (EI) and creativity. This was studied by exploring: (i) an association between leaders’ EI and their followers’ creative output; (ii) an association between six sub-dimensions of EI and creativity; and (iii) a mediating role of climate in the link between EI and creativity. Two questionnaires (one for leaders and one for employees) were used to collect data in a hospital. Sixty-six usable leader-employee dyads were collected. The findings confirmed a positive relationship between leaders’ EI and employees’ creativity. At an EI’s sub-dimensions level, the current research showed an association between creativity, on one hand, and self-encouragement and understanding of own emotions, on the other. Finally, no mediating effect of climate was observed. The absence of a mediating effect is interesting, since it suggests a direct link between leaders’ EI and employees’ creativity, regardless of the climate. This is important, since it calls attention to the paramount role of leaders in shaping individual and organizational behaviours as far as creativity is concerned. The paper also discusses implications for management and practice. |
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Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativityLeadersEmotional IntelligenceOrganizational BehavioursManagement and PracticeThis research investigates the connection between emotional intelligence (EI) and creativity. This was studied by exploring: (i) an association between leaders’ EI and their followers’ creative output; (ii) an association between six sub-dimensions of EI and creativity; and (iii) a mediating role of climate in the link between EI and creativity. Two questionnaires (one for leaders and one for employees) were used to collect data in a hospital. Sixty-six usable leader-employee dyads were collected. The findings confirmed a positive relationship between leaders’ EI and employees’ creativity. At an EI’s sub-dimensions level, the current research showed an association between creativity, on one hand, and self-encouragement and understanding of own emotions, on the other. Finally, no mediating effect of climate was observed. The absence of a mediating effect is interesting, since it suggests a direct link between leaders’ EI and employees’ creativity, regardless of the climate. This is important, since it calls attention to the paramount role of leaders in shaping individual and organizational behaviours as far as creativity is concerned. The paper also discusses implications for management and practice.Blackwell Publishing LtdRepositório da Universidade de LisboaCastro, FranciscaGomes, Jorge F. S.Sousa, Fernando C. de2022-08-01T14:13:25Z20122012-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/25074engCastro, Francisca; Jorge F.S. Gomes and Fernando C. de Sousa. (2012). “Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity”. Creativity and Innovation Management, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 171-182.doi:10.1111/j.1467-8691.2012.00636.xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-03-06T14:54:41Zoai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/25074Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T17:09:01.284310Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity |
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Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity |
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Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity Castro, Francisca Leaders Emotional Intelligence Organizational Behaviours Management and Practice |
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Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity |
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Do intelligent leaders make a difference? The effect of a leader’s emotional intelligence on followers creativity |
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Castro, Francisca |
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Castro, Francisca Gomes, Jorge F. S. Sousa, Fernando C. de |
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Gomes, Jorge F. S. Sousa, Fernando C. de |
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Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
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Castro, Francisca Gomes, Jorge F. S. Sousa, Fernando C. de |
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Leaders Emotional Intelligence Organizational Behaviours Management and Practice |
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Leaders Emotional Intelligence Organizational Behaviours Management and Practice |
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This research investigates the connection between emotional intelligence (EI) and creativity. This was studied by exploring: (i) an association between leaders’ EI and their followers’ creative output; (ii) an association between six sub-dimensions of EI and creativity; and (iii) a mediating role of climate in the link between EI and creativity. Two questionnaires (one for leaders and one for employees) were used to collect data in a hospital. Sixty-six usable leader-employee dyads were collected. The findings confirmed a positive relationship between leaders’ EI and employees’ creativity. At an EI’s sub-dimensions level, the current research showed an association between creativity, on one hand, and self-encouragement and understanding of own emotions, on the other. Finally, no mediating effect of climate was observed. The absence of a mediating effect is interesting, since it suggests a direct link between leaders’ EI and employees’ creativity, regardless of the climate. This is important, since it calls attention to the paramount role of leaders in shaping individual and organizational behaviours as far as creativity is concerned. The paper also discusses implications for management and practice. |
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