Emotional Intelligence, Transformational Leadership and Gender: Correlation and Interaction Possibilities

Mandell and Pherwani (2003) found a significant, predictive relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership. Replicating their study in a manufacturing setting, we examine the possible relationships between leadership, emotional intelligence, gender and organizational outcomes. Our results affirm the previously reported relationship between gender and leadership; however, we are unable to find or confirm any evidence of the other reported relationships between gender, leadership and emotional intelligence. We suggest reasons why our study might more accurately describe the nature of the relationship between the variables of interest than the previous study. We also develop the implications of our results and possibilities for further study.