Abstract

Emotional intelligence is one of the important competencies of leaders and managers in the current context. For grassroots-level leaders and managers, emotional intelligence not only helps individuals recognize and regulate their own emotions but also contributes to improving communication, persuasion, mass mobilization, conflict resolution, and the development of a positive working environment. This article clarifies several theoretical issues related to emotional intelligence and analyzes its role in leadership and management activities at the grassroots level. On that basis, this article affirms the necessity of developing emotional intelligence as an important component in improving the leadership and management capacity of cadres today.

Keywords: Emotional intelligence, grassroots-level cadres, leadership, leadership capacity, management.