The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness in African Contexts: A Feminist Political Economy Approach

Key Points

• This article aims to explore how emotional intelligence affects leadership effectiveness in the African context, specifically in Malawi.
• Qualitative study design focusing on emotional intelligence and leadership in African contexts.
• Analysis of existing scholarship and theoretical frameworks related to the topic.
• In-depth examination of institutional and policy dynamics relevant to emotional intelligence in leadership.
• Emotional intelligence is a critical factor in enhancing leadership effectiveness in African contexts.
• The study highlights significant institutional and theoretical implications for understanding leadership dynamics in Malawi.

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