Explain what it means to be self-aware and describe why emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership

Assessment Description

One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Explain what it means to be self-aware and describe why emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. Discuss what behaviors someone with a high degree of self-awareness would demonstrate within the context of leading and managing groups. Provide an example.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.

RESOURCES;
Emotional Intelligence in Nursing Leadership

Read “Emotional Intelligence in Nursing Leadership,” by Butler, from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal (2021). The resource highlights the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in nursing leadership.