Leading Remotely in a Time of Crisis: Relationships with Emotional Intelligence

2021 ◽  
pp. 154805182110535
Author(s):  
Jenell L. S. Wittmer ◽  
Margaret M. Hopkins
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
The World ◽  
People Skills ◽  
Crisis Situations

Leaders around the world have been thrust into leading remotely, using virtual platforms and other various technologies to communicate and stay engaged with their employees and teams during this current extraordinary global crisis. Previous research supports that leaders share concerns around trust, communication, engagement, and support when leading remotely. Prior research also identifies “people skills” as essential in overcoming these concerns. We propose that emotional intelligence is essential in leading remotely during crisis situations. Thus, the current study explores the relationships between the construct of emotional intelligence and the emotional intelligence composites of self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal relationships, decision-making, and stress management with leader concerns when leading remotely during a time of crisis.

scholarly journals Is our perception of the spread of COVID-19 inherently inaccurate?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Maier
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Logarithmic Function ◽  
Original Formulation ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
New Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
The Future ◽  
Linear Nature

One of the most fundamental insights into the nature of our subjective perception of the world around us is that it is not veridical. In other words, we tend to not perceive information about the world around us accurately. Instead, our brains interpret new information through a host of innate and learned mechanisms that can introduce bias and distortions One of the best studied mechanisms that guide – and distort – our perception is the psychophysical Weber-Fechner law. According to this empirically derived, mathematically formulated law we tend to put more emphasis on smaller deviations in size while underestimating larger changes. The original formulation of the Weber-Fechner law takes the shape of a logarithmic function and is commonly applied to somatosensory perception such as the weight of an object. However, later work showed that the Weber-Fechner law can be generalized and describe a large variety of perceived changes in magnitude that even go beyond the sensory domain. Here we investigate the hypothesis that our perception of data associated with the spread of COVID-19 and similar pandemics is governed by the same psychophysical laws. Based on several recently published studies, we demonstrate that the Weber-Fechner law can be shown to directly affect the decision-making of officials in response to this global crisis as well as the greater public at large. We discuss how heightened awareness of the non-linear nature of subjective perception could help alleviate problematic judgements in similar situations in the future.

scholarly journals Emotional Skills - Key Components in the Interpersonal Relationship

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria João Rosa da Silva ◽  
Felipa Reis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Emotional Component ◽  
Methodological Procedures ◽  
General Goal ◽  
Level Of Importance

The object of this study relates to the level of importance of emotional intelligence and emotions in the process of decision making, and how these elements intervene in interpersonal relationships. In this sense, the general goal of this research project is centred in the ability of the human being to understand and manage his emotions, as well as his capacity to conduct those of others, in the interpersonal relationships established in organizations, at both endogenous and exogenous levels. An extensive revision was carried out, of the literature which contributed to the building of a logical theoretical frame, and which located reflections on the thematic of emotions, emotional intelligence, facial expressions and decision making. To carry out this research, the methodological procedures used consisted in the development of a descriptive research, a case study, co-relational and transversal; and the method employed was quantitative, based on the use of a questionnaire. The sampling was, non-probabilistic by convenience, limited to 60 people, having presented the inevitability of the representation of the chosen population, in a way to adequately reflect the needs showed in the study. The generated data were processed by software. From the analyses of the generated data, it was possible to obtain an answer to the question posed by the study, having been shown the need for a stimulus to occur, in order to generate an emotion, and a consequent making of a decision, where the emotional intelligence is a means which should positively intervene, in compliance with the elements retrieved from the analysis of the referred bibliography. The results obtained supported the formulated hypothesis. The greater part of the respondents showed ease in the contact with other individuals around them, having established stable proximities, and revealing an elevated predisposition to interact, even if that interaction should imply the need for behaviour adjustments. One can infer that from behaviours of this nature only positive relationships can occur, in which case the emotional component of the individuals can be considered balanced, revealing emotional intelligence.

An Analysis of Covid-19 Supply and Demand, and Impacts on the Post-Pandemic World

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-130
Author(s):  
Alex Han
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Warning Sign ◽  
Behavioral Characteristics ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
The World ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Covid-19 has impacted the world in an unprecedented way. The astounding rate that Covid-19 spreads has made it a universal and ubiquitous threat, affecting every facet of our daily life, causing changes in behavioral characteristics among individuals, communities, and governments. Accordingly, there have been drastic changes in domestic markets, governmental policies, and decision-making processes in this environment in supply and demand. This paper reviews the current market situation facing Covid 19, economic sector’s responses so far and its impact on post-pandemic era. Covid-19 has been a    warning sign that we have to do better. Although the world was unprepared for this global crisis, this could be an opportunity for governments and businesses to learn from the experience and harden up to do better under abrupt challenges that could arise in the future.

Leaders' Emotional Intelligence in the Chaos and Complexity Situations of Educational Organizations

2016 ◽  
pp. 59-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şefika Şule Erçetin ◽  
Barış Eriçok ◽  
Anıl Kadir Eranıl
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Life ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Organizational Systems ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Intelligence Level ◽  
Complexity Theories

This study examines that in what aspects the levels of leaders' emotional intelligence in chaos and complexity situations can affect the organizations. Also, in this study the dimensions of emotional intelligence which are closely related to social life and organizational systems will be considered in terms of chaos and complexity theories. At the same time in this study, how a situation that appears to be complex but has an order inside and has the potential to be directed with small interventions can be handled by a leader that has a high capacity of using his/her emotional intelligence will be scrutinised. Additionally, this study will present the advantages of some leader capabilities (such as personal and interpersonal relationships, stress management, adaptability, general mood, empathy, motivation and self-awareness) in the management of the organizations in the context of chaos and complexity theories. Last but not least, the effect of emotional intelligence level in the rising of new leaders will be mentioned in this study.

scholarly journals The world economy. The corona virus pandemic. Unprecedented risks and uncertainties

2021 ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
V.V. Komarov ◽  
◽  
N.I. Litvina ◽  
E.V. Ananeva ◽  
L.V. Pronchenko
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Crisis Conditions ◽  
Crisis Situations

Examined is processes of the dynamics of the world economy in crisis conditions. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the systemic vulnerability of the modern world economy. Sustainable development, the promotion of equitable growth, and the reduction of inequality can provide guarantees to overcome future crises. In the authors opinion, the coronavirus pandemic is a trigger for the development, creation and launch of new international mechanisms for overcoming new global crisis situations.

scholarly journals The relationship between emotional intelligence and stress management

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saras Ramesar ◽  
Pieter Koortzen ◽  
Rudolf M. Oosthuizen
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Information Revolution ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Handling Stress ◽  
The World ◽  
Emotional Quotient Inventory ◽  
Unstable Environment ◽  
The Relationship

Regardless of where one lives in the world, one cannot escape three defi ning forces of our time: globalisation, the information revolution and the speed of change (Cascio, 2001). To ensure continued organisational performance and to maintain the competitive advantage, organisations must therefore constantly implement changes in strategy, structure, process and culture (Higgs, 2002; Langley, 2000). Goleman (1998) proposes a solution of self-awareness as a key skill in handling stress, thereby indicating that a lack of emotional intelligence in such an unstable environment means possible failure that can impact on everyone’s future. The general aim of this research was to determine whether there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and stress management in a group of managers. This was done through a quantitative study of the relationship between stress management and emotional intelligence. These constructs were operationalised by means of a combination of scales present in the Feelings and Emotions domain of the Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ32i) and the Emotional Quotient Inventory (Bar-On EQ-i). The correlation and regression results seem to indicate that stress management (the ability to cope with stress) is a component of emotional intelligence, while stress can be either an input or an outflow of emotional intelligence or the lack thereof.

Medical Diagnosis from a Clinician’s Point of View

1978 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
F. T. De Dombal
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Medical Diagnosis ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
The World

This paper discusses medical diagnosis from the clinicians point of view. The aim of the paper is to identify areas where computer science and information science may be of help to the practising clinician. Collection of data, analysis, and decision-making are discussed in turn. Finally, some specific recommendations are made for further joint research on the basis of experience around the world to date.

The Dialogical concept of consciousness in L.S. Vygotsky and G.H. Mead and its relevance for contemporary discussions on consciousness

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leszek Koczanowicz
Keyword(s):  
Activity Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Human Consciousness ◽  
Cultural Activity ◽  
Contemporary Philosophy ◽  
Biological Phenomena ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
The World

The Dialogical concept of consciousness in L.S. Vygotsky and G.H. Mead and its relevance for contemporary discussions on consciousness In my paper I show the relevance of cultural-activity theory for solving the puzzles of the concept of consciousness which encounter contemporary philosophy. I reconstruct the main categories of cultural-activity theory as developed by M.M. Bakhtin, L.S. Vygotsky, G.H. Mead, and J. Dewey. For the concept of consciousness the most important thing is that the phenomenon of human consciousness is consider to be an effect of intersection of language, social relations, and activity. Therefore consciousness cannot be reduced to merely sensual experience but it has to be treated as a complex process in which experience is converted into language expressions which in turn are used for establishing interpersonal relationships. Consciousness thus can be accounted for by its reference to objectivity of social relationships rather than to the world of physical or biological phenomena.

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